Clinical Project Managers

Job Summary

The Division of Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to coordinate and oversee clinical research studies from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for managing study operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting the successful execution of clinical protocols. The Clinical Project Manager collaborates with investigators, sponsors, and research staff to develop study documentation, maintain regulatory records, and monitor study progress, timelines, and deliverables. Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, overseeing data quality and reporting requirements, and ensuring adherence to institutional, federal, and sponsor guidelines.

Department Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of clinical studies from initiation through delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff.
• Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.
• Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall clinical objectives.
• Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding reporting of events to oversight agencies.
• Utilize project management methodologies, lead cross-functional teams, resolve issues within the clinical study, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met.
• Coordinate clinical research studies from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain study-related documentation, including IRB submissions, protocol materials, regulatory binders, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and research staff to support study startup, execution, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor guidelines, including maintaining accurate and complete study records.
• Monitor study progress, resolve operational issues, and communicate updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Track, document, and support reporting of adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety information in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

This is a Clinical Project Manager, I position. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Clinical Project Manager, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

• At least 2 years of directly related work experience (or equivalency).
• Completion of phlebotomy training.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, demonstrated human relations and effective communication.

The Department will screen applicants according to the identified preferences.

Benefits

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Employee Health Requirements

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Schedule

Full Time. Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Pay

Expected Pay Range: $46,584 to $63,300

Additional Information

Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration. Location: Campus. Close Date: 09/10/2026. Open Until Filled.