Clinical Project Managers

University of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory, led by Dr. Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH, within the Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine at the University of Utah, is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. This research lab investigates sleep, cardiometabolic disease, and aging in diverse populations, encompassing studies that range from mechanistic to community-engaged research. Research activities are conducted in both Spanish and English. This role focuses on serving as the site coordinator for a multi-site study clinical trial of insomnia treatment for midlife and older women. The position involves leading recruitment and data collection for in-person and remote study visits, with no overnight shifts. Some evenings and weekends are required to accommodate participant schedules. Location: Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Requirements

Clinical Project Manager, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Clinical Project Manager, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent training) in a health-related field such as public health, nursing, social work, psychology, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling, or related disciplines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Prior research experience is required; this may include academic, volunteer, or professional research, with at least two years preferred (including undergraduate or graduate-level research).
Preferred qualifications include interest in women's health and experience with clinical trials.
Fluency in both spoken and written Spanish is preferred but not required for this position.

Responsibilities

Lead and support research study operations for a new grant, including participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling.
Learn, follow, and lead recruitment protocols, including conducting phone screenings and follow-up calls.
Conduct study assessments in person, such as administering questionnaires and managing sleep monitoring equipment setup, and data downloads.
Provide in-person or online support to participants throughout the study process.
Assist with the creation and distribution of recruitment materials, including flyers.
Collaborate effectively with the study team, offering assistance across all projects to support overall research goals.
Support compliance with regulatory standards, including managing IRB protocols and assisting the Principal Investigator with NIH reporting.
Adhere strictly to ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and project leadership.
Coordinate all aspects of clinical studies from initiation through delivery.
Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff.
Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.
Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall clinical objectives.
Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding reporting of events to oversight agencies.
Utilize project management methodologies, lead cross-functional teams, resolve issues within the clinical study, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met.