Clinical Trials Manager | School of Medicine Pediatrics

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages the financial regulatory patient management and human resources functions associated with conducting clinical trials.
• Typically supervises a staff of 2 - 5 employees.
• Trains new clinical trials staff. Tracks enrollment sponsor payments and salary.
• Provides leadership in business development.
• Assists residents in preparing research projects by facilitating IRB submissions and protocol writing.
• Responsible for preparing NIH proposals and routing through the system.
• Assists in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS

• In collaboration with principal investigator(s) oversee the implementation and supervision of multi-site clinical trials and surveillance funded by federal and industry sponsors.
• Manage the contractual funding process with the sponsors and Emory financial team.
• Coordinate with regulatory and clinical research teams at participating sites to facilitate effective study start-up enrollment and retention as outlined by study protocols.
• Serve as a leadership hub providing guidance to study teams across multiple sites.
• Manage communications with stakeholders and assess progress toward study goals throughout the contractual period.
• Collaborate with local site teams to assess personnel needs and provide supervision and support as required.
• Develop clinical trial protocols and summary reports.
• Lead internal projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelors degree in a related field and seven (7) years experience in clinical trials two of which are in the clinical area.
• A masters degree and four years of experience in clinical trials one of which is in the clinical area will be considered equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 57 years of experience in clinical trial management preferably in diverse roles across different studies.
• Proven program management experience particularly in multi-site multi-department or multi-organization collaborations.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations sponsor requirements and compliance standards.
• Experience in budgeting financial oversight and grant proposal preparation.
• Postgraduate education demonstrating the ability to plan organize and execute research projects.
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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