Clinical Study Operations Engineering Program Manager - Health

Apple Health’s ever-evolving suite of health and wellness products are helping our users live more active, healthier lives. Be ready to make something great when you come here. Dynamic, inspiring people and innovative, industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with our products and services. The same dedication to innovation also applies to our approach to health - strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

The Health Group conceives of and proves out exciting new technologies for Apple’s future products and features. We are seeking a highly strategic Clinical Study Operations Engineering Program Manager to provide flexible oversight across our study portfolio. Acting as a critical bridge between recruitment, partner management, and study execution, you will drive the onboarding of global CROs, define early-stage recruitment pipelines/channels, leverage advanced analytics to extract predictive insights and generate strategic recommendations, and lay the groundwork for international (OUS) expansion on the recruitment front, day to day operations of running studies, and comprehensive data management oversight.

## Description

In this dynamic, high impact/fast paced role, you will not be confined to a single track. We are looking for a strategic powerhouse who can tackle complex challenges across the entire clinical study portfolio. You bring proven experience in establishing robust operational pathways working with Clinical Research Organizations (CRO), from architecting innovative recruitment strategies to custom building global partner relationships. Thriving in the unknown, you will seamlessly map future OUS expansions, and deploy your versatile expertise to lead high-priority studies, fluidly adapting to drive success in any capacity required. This role is meant for you if you thrive holding partners accountable, digging deep into data and extracting key strategies and recommendations while continuously meeting timelines and data needs.

## Minimum qualifications

B.S. degree in biomedical engineering or any engineering discipline, or equivalent

10+ years of direct experience in clinical project management, strategic partnerships, or clinical operations within Health or Technology

Strong human research background with a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end study lifecycle, GCP, and domestic/international regulations

Proven track record of managing and onboarding global CROs and diverse external vendors

Ability to knit together disparate sources of information into a strong strategic narrative and perform data analysis to drive measurable results

Expert analytical and negotiation skills, adept at facilitating actions, resolving conflicts, and delivering crisp, effective communication to executive leadership

Proven ability to project manage and oversee clinical data management activities, ensuring adequate resourcing, vendor compliance, and strict data integrity across the study lifecycle.

Self starter and critical thinker with the ability to work autonomously, establish priorities, and thrive in a highly ambiguous, fast paced environment

Superb communication skills including effective listening, clear and concise writing, and the ability to articulate complex project updates to executives

Ability to be onsite; this role is a hybrid, in-person position

Some travel is required, approximately 25%.

## Preferred qualifications

Experience leveraging AI, digital platforms, or advanced analytics in clinical recruitment and study operations

Direct experience strategizing and mapping clinical operations for OUS regions