Clinical Research Manager

About the role

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to plan, develop, and direct clinical research operations within the department. This position provides strategic and operational oversight for one or multiple clinical research programs and serves a key role in advancing the department’s mission in reproductive health research, education, clinical care, and advocacy. The Clinical Research Manager will oversee clinical trial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, supervise research staff, manage budgets and research portfolios, and support the development and submission of grant proposals and protocols. This role works collaboratively with investigators, sponsors, regulatory bodies, and institutional partners to ensure high-quality and compliant research operations that support the department’s continued excellence in translational and clinical research.

Founded in 1929, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has a long-standing tradition of leadership in reproductive health. Today, our physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff remain united in a shared commitment to improving reproductive health outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plans staff implementation of protocols and on-going quality review of one or multiple, basic or moderately complex clinical research trials or programs
• Develops and monitors the program budget; and reviews and approves expenditures
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• Composes, assembles, and submits grant proposals and protocols according to applicable rules and regulations
• Compiles audits and documents research data to ensure necessary compliance with institutional policies and procedures
• Analyzes research portfolios and accounts, solicits internal and external research opportunities, promotes unit capabilities, and makes recommendations to leadership for strategic program enhancements

Requirements

• 5 years employment experience in Clinical Research or