Clinical Operations Manager Jobs in Louisiana
Clinical Operations Manager jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in the state's hospital systems, specialty clinics, and pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, with demand at every level from mid-career coordinators to senior directors overseeing multi-site programs. The largest concentrations of openings are in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where employers like Ochsner Health, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and Willis-Knighton Health are among the most consistent hirers. Clinical trial management, ambulatory care operations, and managed care coordination are the specialties drawing the most active recruitment across Louisiana. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Job Posting Title:
Director of Clinical Operations
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUPBRC ExD - Core Resources Services (Jennifer Rood (00000102) (Inherited))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations in the Clinical Trials Unit.
The Director of Clinical Operations coordinates all operational and logistical processes associated with the inpatient and outpatient clinic. This includes coordination of research programs, implementing and initiating proposed clinical programs, and serving as primary contact for community-based research initiatives and networking projects.
Major Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee the overall operation of the clinic.
Work collaboratively with members of the team (consisting of the principal investigators, research study assistants, data managers, nursing and administrative staff) in the clinic.
Works on the development and implementation of new employee training and orientation programs.
Provides status reports on the operation of the Clinical Trials Unit; ensures effective communication regarding study completion, resource utilization, study status, and quality improvement results.
Communicates with other members of the Clinical Trials Unit management team to ensure effective and efficient operation and continuity of research services.
Attends individual study meetings as requested/required.
Represents the Clinical Trials Unit on all committees and institutional meetings as requested.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in business administration or health related field.
10 or more years of experience in medical management/administration.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.
Posting Date:
August 20, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 21, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
About Us:
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Job Posting Title:
Director of Clinical Operations
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUPBRC ExD - Core Resources Services (Jennifer Rood (00000102) (Inherited))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations in the Clinical Trials Unit.
The Director of Clinical Operations coordinates all operational and logistical processes associated with the inpatient and outpatient clinic. This includes coordination of research programs, implementing and initiating proposed clinical programs, and serving as primary contact for community-based research initiatives and networking projects.
Major Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee the overall operation of the clinic.
Work collaboratively with members of the team (consisting of the principal investigators, research study assistants, data managers, nursing and administrative staff) in the clinic.
Works on the development and implementation of new employee training and orientation programs.
Provides status reports on the operation of the Clinical Trials Unit; ensures effective communication regarding study completion, resource utilization, study status, and quality improvement results.
Communicates with other members of the Clinical Trials Unit management team to ensure effective and efficient operation and continuity of research services.
Attends individual study meetings as requested/required.
Represents the Clinical Trials Unit on all committees and institutional meetings as requested.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in business administration or health related field.
10 or more years of experience in medical management/administration.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.
Posting Date:
August 20, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 21, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical operations manager jobs across Louisiana.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related clinical field required
- Active Louisiana clinical or administrative license appropriate to the candidate's background preferred
- Minimum five years of clinical or healthcare operations experience in a regulated setting
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams across clinical and administrative departments
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, CMS regulations, and Louisiana Department of Health compliance
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems and healthcare operations reporting tools
Clinical Operations Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical operations manager in Louisiana?
Most clinical operations managers in Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a clinical discipline, with many employers preferring a master's degree. Candidates with a clinical background typically hold an active Louisiana nursing or allied health license through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing or the relevant licensure board for their specialty. From there, progression usually runs through coordinator or supervisor roles within Louisiana health systems before moving into operations management.
Which companies hire clinical operations managers in Louisiana?
Employers hiring clinical operations managers in Louisiana right now include Ochsner Health, Home Health, and Woman's Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's large integrated health systems, including those anchored in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge markets, tend to post the most consistent volume of these roles throughout the year.
Which Louisiana cities have the most clinical operations manager jobs?
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Ruston account for the largest share of clinical operations manager openings in Louisiana. New Orleans drives much of this volume through its concentration of academic medical centers and large health systems, while Baton Rouge's growth as a regional healthcare hub and Shreveport's established medical corridor in northwest Louisiana support steady hiring in those markets as well.
Are there remote clinical operations manager jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're limited. About 0% of clinical operations manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that the role is heavily site-based in most clinical settings. The functions most likely to be performed remotely include utilization review, clinical data oversight, and payer relations work within larger health systems or managed care organizations.
How can I get hired as a clinical operations manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a direct clinical role, such as a registered nurse, medical assistant supervisor, or patient services coordinator, into an operations-adjacent position within a Louisiana health system. Large employers like Ochsner Health and Our Lady of the Lake offer internal development tracks and leadership residency programs that move clinical staff into administrative roles. Earning a Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional credential or completing a Louisiana-based MHA program strengthens candidacy significantly when formal operations experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to clinical operations manager jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to clinical operations manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, credentials, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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