CLINICAL TRIALS PROJECT LEADER I, DCRI

Duke University • Durham, NC

425d • Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Trials Project Leader I at Duke University is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing research and administrative strategies essential for managing phase I, II, III, and IV clinical trials, as well as registries and observational studies. This role involves overseeing project management, problem resolution, team management, financial management, data management and analysis, accountability, medical writing, and communication skills to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited degree program providing clinical training as a Registered Nurse (RN), Physician's Assistant (PA), or Pharmacist, plus two years of healthcare experience.
• Completion of a master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related area with one year of clinical trials research experience.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of directly related experience in clinical trials research.
• Completion of an allied health degree plus a minimum of five years of healthcare experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with statistical software such as Stata or SPSS.
• Grant writing experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement strategies for clinical research projects.
• Contribute to protocol design and modification.
• Define and execute project timelines and milestones from contract negotiations to close-out.
• Maintain project history, operations documentation, and files.
• Manage workload by prioritizing tasks appropriately.
• Promote timely resolution of operational issues and problems.
• Build successful working relationships with project team members.
• Establish criteria and processes for quality and service.
• Delegate tasks and ensure understanding of responsibilities among team members.
• Create, negotiate, and monitor budgets with assistance.
• Employ data and statistical analysis using software tools like STATA or SPSS.
• Write and coordinate clinical trial protocols and study reports.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees