Clinical Research Programs Manager

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The UNC Institute for Trauma Recovery (https://www.med.unc.edu/itr/) has two overarching goals. The first goal is to increase understanding of how adverse posttraumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, pain, depression, and other somatic symptoms) develop after traumatic stress exposure (e.g., motor vehicle collision, military deployment, sexual assault). The second goal is to use this knowledge to develop and test interventions that prevent these outcomes. Our primary strategy to achieve these goals is to recruit and retain outstanding, talented, self-motivated staff, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty who are passionate about improving the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma. The Institute for Trauma Recovery invites applications for a Clinical Research Manager to help advance this mission. The Clinical Research Manager will work under the direction of the Institute Director, Institute Managing Director, and Clinical Research Program Manage, and will play a central role in the day-to-day management and oversight of clinical research studies. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of complex trials, regulatory compliance, and the professional development of junior staff.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize complex research activities at a high level.
• Substantial experience running and coordinating large, multi-site research studies, preferably clinical trials.
• Supervisory experience, including oversight of research staff and/or students.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to guide and motivate teams.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data quality.
• Ability to manage workflows and data flow between project team members and external collaborators.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills essential to success in this role.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working specifically with clinical trials research in an academic environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of clinical trials, including project start-up, conduct, and close-out.
• Develop study procedures; train and supervise junior coordinators, research assistants, and students.
• Coordinate team communications, meetings, and documentation.
• Lead regulatory activities such as IRB submissions, modifications, and renewals.
• Monitor study compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
• Support budgetary activities and administrative processes related to assigned studies.
• Assist with grant submissions and other research development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees