Portfolio Manager - Research Administration

About the role

Serve as the Portfolio Manager for clinical trials in assigned disease group area(s), supporting the progress of start-up activities and processes related to clinical trial activation, conduct, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Along with the lead (local) administrator/study team, serve as an initial point of contact for new studies.
• Coordinate scheduling of start-up meetings and facilitate the conduct of feasibility review for new studies; document meeting outcomes and next steps.
• Assist study teams to navigate and obtain needed information and services from ancillary units and regulatory committees as appropriate (e.g., CTSUs, IDS, Conflict of Interest Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee, etc.).
• Assist study teams with editorial assistance regarding informed consent forms.
• Assist PIs, study coordinators, and other research staff with problem solving related to clinical, logistical, financial, and regulatory issues.
• Monitor the status of start-up timelines for new studies including IRB approval and contract execution, and the progress of ongoing studies, including enrollment. Identify barriers to study activation and enrollment and identify appropriate interventions.
• Assure that all tasks necessary for study activation have been completed and communicate with study teams and others regarding the activation process.
• Monitor study progress, assist study teams in understanding applicable requirements, participate in department planning meetings where appropriate, and facilitate connections with strategic partners and resources as applicable.
• Serve as a conduit of information and provide assigned study teams with access to training resources.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience working within a clinical research environment and/or supporting the conduct of clinical trials. Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Understanding of clinical research and applicable federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, life sciences, or health-related field (preferred).
• Prior exposure working with institutional review boards (IRBs) or ethics committees (preferred).
• Prior experience working within an academic medical center environment (preferred).

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

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Pay

The pay range for this position is $60,800.00 - $91,200.00, with a starting pay range estimated at the minimum to midpoint ($60,800.00 - $76,000.00). Compensation decisions consider education, experience, training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding.

Schedule

Full time, regular employee type.