Assistant Manager Clinical Research - Neurology

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63110 | Scheduled Hours: 40

About the Role

The WashU Medicine Center for Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders provides quality care, state-of-the-art treatment, precision medicine, and research opportunities to pediatric and young adult patients diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders. Patients at our center have access to leading-edge clinical trials which focus on personalized medicine to improve the understanding, treatment, and prevention of neuromuscular diseases.

Provides comprehensive experience and expertise in the overall planning, conduct, and evaluation of clinical research. Offers leadership and oversight to the research program and team(s), incorporating mission-focused principles of ethics, integrity, and collaboration. Serves as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff, promoting smooth operation of clinical research. Responsible for preparation of budgetary reports and ensures billing and regulatory compliance standards are maintained. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.

Responsibilities

• May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Clinical Research Coordinator III and/or Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Assists in the management of the day-to-day functions of the research team.
• Utilizes critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive direction to clinical research personnel.
• Supervises research team, including hiring, terminating, and scheduling assignments to personnel; provides performance feedback/annual reviews.
• Onboards, educates, and trains new staff; serves as a point of reference for current research staff.
• Identifies problems and/or inconsistencies with personnel and study conduct and develops and implements corrective action plans.
• Provides higher-level oversight and management of all phases of study/protocol lifecycle.
• May assist in the strategic planning of clinical research, including evaluation of the research team’s bandwidth for new trials and assessment of new protocols and subsequent assignment of the protocol to research staff.
• May order supplies needed for the research projects and research group.
• May assist in monitoring ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor-funded trials.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Patient care setting.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
• Equipment: Office equipment, lab/research equipment, clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• 4 years of clinical or research experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience/certification.
• SOCRA/ACRP certified.
• Familiarity with University systems.
• Effective working knowledge of investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and NIH-funded multi-center trials of all phases.
• Knowledge of grant compliance and FDA regulations.
• Skills: Analytical Thinking, Clinical Research, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Written Communication.

Pay

$70,600.00 - $109,500.00 / Annually

Benefits

• Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• Family: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child. Family care resources for continued childcare needs. Adult care resources available.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.