Clinical Trials Program Manager

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO

1d•$70,446 - $94,398•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Clinical Trials Program Manager in the areas of interventional cardiology and imaging research, electrophysiology, and heart failure. This position will support multiple Industry Supported Clinical Trials, Federally Funded Clinical Trials, and Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials. This position focuses primarily on the responsibility of managing the daily operations of the Cardiology Clinical Trials Program within the Division of Cardiology. This position will manage a team of research coordinators and will be responsible for ensuring that deadlines and goals are being appropriately met. The amount of time spent on required tasks may shift depending on the needs of the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Four (4) years clinical research or related experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Strong project management skills and experience within a complex and diverse environment.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Demonstration of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field.
Five (5) years clinical research or related experience.
Prior supervisory or management experience in a clinical research setting.
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise Clinical Research Coordinators and PRAs, including workload distribution, training, mentoring, hiring, and performance evaluations.
Conduct audits of study documentation and maintain SOPs, training materials, and operational processes to ensure compliance and program efficiency.
Serve as the primary liaison for industry sponsors, university and hospital partners, and other key stakeholders across all clinical trial activities.
Oversee clinical trial operations within the Division of Cardiology, including feasibility assessments, study tracking, enrollment monitoring, data oversight, and issue resolution.
Support investigator-initiated trials through protocol development, case report form preparation, subject recruitment oversight, and regulatory guidance.
Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, FDA regulations, sponsor audits, and safety standards across all research activities.
Direct operational and financial management activities, including budgeting, resource allocation, funding distribution, infrastructure improvements, and cross-functional team leadership.