Program Manager CTI Clinical Research

The Program Manager Clinical Research reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Program Manager Clinical Researches responsible for the comprehensive management of activities in Clinical Research ensuring compliance with external regulatory agencies funding agencies and internal policies and procedures.   

Responsibilities:

• Within assigned service line directs and oversees the organization and execution of research protocols with the proper allocation of resources and adherence to Good Clinical Practice and research protocol requirements.
• Oversees the financial management of research activities including but not limited to assisting in development of overall study budgets with the Office of Research and serving as the point of contact for the Office of Research for service line related research billing processes development of the annual capital and operating budgets for research and monitoring service line adherence to set budgets as well as research staff productivity.
• Oversees and manages the development of service line research training materials and education of research personnel providers and staff in study execution and management.
• Serves as the primary contact and lead liaison for service line investigators external sponsors contract research organizations external auditors and the IRB.
• Assists in development of and responsible for service line oversight of research policy and procedures as well as quality control and assurance initiatives.
• Manages quality performance improvement initiatives for research within assigned service line.
• Directs and provides administrative supervision of department clinical trial coordinators and research support staff.
• Manages the Human Resource activities of the research service line including orientation ongoing training and performance evaluations of research support staff.
• Collaborates with the Office of Research service line leaders and investigators to identify and/or develop research opportunities and provides direction on initiating new research within the service line.
• Assists service line investigators with developing and submitting research proposals where applicable.
• Assists with development of recruitment materials and marketing strategies for research initiatives within assigned service line.
• Conducts formal meetings with service line administrators investigators and research staff as applicable to ensure open communication and ongoing dialogue.
• Collaborates with service line administrators and medical directors to identify key opportunities for research and ensures research service line direction is in step with the overall service line business plans.
• Continually seeks out and obtains research management learning opportunities.
• Maintains an accurate and expanding knowledge of GCP federal regulations and overall research administration.
• Performs all other functions as related to this job and assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors Degree or in lieu of degree 4 additional years of related experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a related healthcare academic leadership or project management position
• Successfully managed people projects and/or grants in an academic setting
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word Excel Power Point Project
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills excellent oral and communication skills demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• Masters degree preferred (required in place of work experience).

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time