Clinical Research Manager

About the role

The Clinical Research Manager provides operational leadership for the clinical research portfolio within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, overseeing studies from start-up through close-out. Serving as a senior subject-matter expert in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the conduct of human-subjects research, the Manager ensures that studies are run efficiently, ethically, and in full regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational leadership for the clinical research portfolio within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, overseeing studies from start-up through close-out.
• Serves as a senior subject-matter expert in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the conduct of human-subjects research, ensuring studies are run efficiently, ethically, and in full regulatory compliance.
• Combines hands-on study and site management with team leadership, data oversight, and close collaboration with investigators and institutional partners.
• The majority of the Manager's effort centers on clinical study operations and study/site management, supported by responsibilities in regulatory compliance, data management, staff development, and communication.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of related scientific and clinical terminology.
• Ability to independently identify and problem-solve complex/non-routine problems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, strong oral/written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrate leadership, personnel management, task prioritization, and presentation skills.
• Computer and web-based application proficiency to include designing forms and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of related scientific and clinical terminology.
• Ability to independently identify and problem-solve complex/non-routine problems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, strong oral/written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrate leadership, personnel management, task prioritization, and presentation skills.
• Computer and web-based application proficiency to include designing forms and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 6 years of clinical or clinical research experience.
• Research certification (SOCRA, ACRP, etc.) preferred.

Benefits

Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

Pay

$73,861-121,888/year

Schedule

Days, M-F 8:00am-5:00pm