Manager, Clinical Research Projects

National Jewish Health • Denver, CO

263d • $102,589 - $135,674

About The Position

The Manager of Clinical Research Projects at National Jewish Health is responsible for managing a multi-institution clinical research study. This role involves coordinating with various study institutions, cores, committees, administrative teams, and study investigators. The manager oversees a team of traveling coordinators who support clinical centers at remote locations, as well as local clinical coordinators who conduct study visits at National Jewish Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in public health, biostatistics, or related health preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years in clinical research.
• Experience in clinical trials management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops an effective staff by providing communication, leadership, guidance, and resources.
• Determines staff qualifications and competency, including recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, training, orienting, mentoring, evaluating, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and rewarding.
• Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of grant applications for 21 or more study institutions, protocols, informed consents, IRB requests, and study documents.
• Manages the NIH-required Single IRB for a large multicenter cohort study and local IRB submissions.
• Develops study, patient recruitment, and educational materials.
• Produces newsletters for research subjects and ensures content is accessible and visually appealing.
• Creates and submits invoices and check requests for study-related activities.
• Maintains and updates the project website in collaboration with the Webmaster.
• Evaluates individual clinical center/study institution performance.
• Reviews spirometry data and teaches proper techniques for performing spirometry testing.
• Ensures proper blood sample handling and storage techniques.
• Teaches study coordinators about study design, consents, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Prepares summaries and reports concerning study issues for the Executive Committee.
• Arranges regular conference calls and meetings of all committees.
• Maintains and organizes all electronic and paper files of project documents.
• Creates a traveling research coordinator program including job descriptions and training.
• Maintains knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with multiple Cigna health plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals and six paid holidays.
• Dental & Vision Plans effective the first of the month after hire.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness incentives up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
• Child Care Assistance with annual employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Employer-paid Disability & Life Insurance plans.
• Voluntary Benefits including Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts on local services and insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree