Manager, Clinical Research - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

About the Role

As a Manager, Clinical Research, you will provide operational leadership for the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science’s human subjects research program to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. This role will build processes and infrastructure to launch, execute, and grow high-quality research.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and supervise clinical research coordinators; develop and implement standardized expectations for all subordinates; assess, monitor, and evaluate workload and performance.
• Mentor and direct staff to achieve research goals.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and organizational tools to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Advise department study investigators and staff on administrative and regulatory aspects of human subject research.
• Develop and maintain dashboards that promote transparency and accountability.
• Develop and manage budgets for sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated human subject research in collaboration with grants operations coordinator(s).
• Develop, implement, and monitor department research quality improvement activities. Implement and conduct quality control processes to ensure the highest data and research standards.
• Work closely with other departments and external agencies to advance the department’s research goals.
• Facilitate pertinent training for Ophthalmology faculty, residents, fellows, and students engaged in research; provide guidance relevant to project and protocol development, oversee the development of relevant reference materials.
• Perform as a study coordinator for select projects.
• Serve on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the department’s research program, the profession, or the area of research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of biology, documentation, and records management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 6 years
• Preferred Education: Master's degree
• Preferred Experience: Experience in an ophthalmology research environment preferred, personnel management experience preferred
• Required Certification/Licensure(s): Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP) required. CITI training required within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On-campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment, etc.