Research Manager

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

25d

About The Position

The Research Manager coordinates and manages the clinical and administrative aspects of research initiatives at the Center in collaboration with principal investigators, study sponsors, research nurses, surgeon leads, and other personnel. Under the direction of the CSSC Director, the role synchronizes departmental research activities, manages logistics and resources, addresses challenges, supports process improvement, and provides oversight and administrative direction for research projects. The manager also recruits, trains, supervises, and directs Research Assistants and Clinical Research Coordinators. The position ensures research compliance, conducts internal protocol audits, supports data quality, and facilitates required documentation. It manages study data collection and multidisciplinary teams, helps develop and complete studies from design through analysis and dissemination, and contributes to protocols, IRB applications, budgets, contracts, abstracts, and manuscripts. The Research Manager also communicates with collaborators, sponsors, and funding sources and assists investigators with interpreting and presenting research findings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in clinical research or a related field.
Prior management experience.
Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Research training.
Proficiency with EDC systems, image repository systems, and EMR.
Experience in study design, analysis, grant writing, and publications.
Knowledge of statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of orthopedic and/or rheumatologic terminology.

Responsibilities

Manage clinical and administrative aspects of research in collaboration with principal investigators, study sponsors, research nurses, and associated personnel.
Manage day-to-day Center research initiatives, including meetings with surgeon leads, resource availability, and escalation of higher-level challenges.
Coordinate and synchronize departmental research activities under the direction of the CSSC Director; analyze and resolve research logistics, report deviations, and participate in process improvement.
Provide overall supervision and administrative direction for research activities and submit timely reports to directors, surgeon leads, the Institutional Review Board, principal investigators, the National Institutes of Health, and sponsors as needed.
Recruit research staff; oversee orientation, in-service training, and continuing education; assign and delegate work; establish deadlines and schedules; and supervise staff day to day.
Ensure compliance with applicable research regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements; conduct internal protocol audits; and ensure project data integrity and quality assurance.
Facilitate internal research documentation, including IRB applications, conflict-of-interest forms, and budgets.
Communicate with potential collaborators, sponsors, and funding sources as needed.
Manage study data collection, including applicable measurements and direct collection of clinical data from patients, and oversee other protocol-required duties.
Supervise multidisciplinary teams, research assistants, and clinical research coordinators assigned to studies.
Initiate and assist with development of clinical research studies; develop protocols, write IRB applications, and prepare budgets and external applications under the Center Director’s supervision.
Ensure projects are completed from study design through analysis, abstract and manuscript submission, and completion of appropriate contracts and agreements.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, professional affiliations, and internal training related to research data management.
Compile, analyze, and interpret data with project investigators for presentations, sponsor or regulatory agency submissions, and publications.