Assistant Research Manager

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

24d

About The Position

The Assistant Research Manager oversees clinical and administrative research activities for the Center in collaboration with principal investigators, study sponsors, research nurses, and other personnel. Under the direction of the CSSC Director, the role coordinates department research activities, manages day-to-day initiatives and staffing, supports compliance and data quality, and helps develop and complete clinical research projects from study design through analysis and dissemination. The position also contributes as an academic collaborator by preparing and interpreting data for presentations, regulatory or sponsor submissions, and publications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in clinical research or a related field.
Prior management experience.
Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Research training.
Proficiency with EDC systems, image repository systems, and EMR.
Experience in study design, analysis, grant writing, and publications.
Knowledge of statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Knowledge of orthopaedic and/or rheumatologic terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage clinical and administrative aspects of research in collaboration with principal investigators, sponsors, research nurses, and associated personnel.
Manage day-to-day research initiatives, coordinate meetings with surgeon leads, ensure resources are available, and report higher-level challenges.
Coordinate and synchronize departmental research activities under the direction of the CSSC Director; evaluate and resolve research logistics, report deviations, and participate in process improvement.
Provide overall supervision and administrative direction for research activities and submit timely reports to directors, surgeon leads, the Institutional Review Board, principal investigators, the National Institutes of Health, and sponsors as needed.
Lead staff recruitment; oversee orientation, in-service training, and continuing education for Research Assistants and Clinical Research Coordinators; direct workflow, delegate responsibilities, establish deadlines, schedule work, assign projects, and provide day-to-day supervision.
Ensure research regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance; conduct internal protocol audits and ensure project data integrity and quality assurance.
Facilitate internal research documentation, including IRB applications, conflict-of-interest forms, and budgets.
Communicate with potential collaborators, sponsors, and funding sources as needed.
Manage study data collection, including applicable measurements, direct collection of clinical data from patients, and performance of other protocol duties; supervise multidisciplinary teams, research assistants, and clinical research coordinators assigned to studies.
Initiate and assist in developing clinical research studies; develop protocols, prepare IRB applications and budgets, and support external applications under the supervision of the Center Director.
Ensure projects are completed from start to finish, including study design, analysis, abstract and manuscript submission, and completion of appropriate contracts and agreements.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, professional affiliations, and internal training on research data management trends.
Compile, analyze, and interpret data with project investigators for presentations, sponsor or regulatory submissions, and publications.