Prog Mgr, Investigator Support

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Program Manager Investigator Support manages the Investigator Support Hub within Research and Sponsored Project Administration (RaSPA) through coordination of Childrens Mercy Hospital (CMH) resources and required approvals/registrations and directly supports investigators through providing protocol and consent writing services for investigator-initiated research projects. This will be done through obtaining high level knowledge of the Childrens Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) research infrastructure and in close collaboration with CMH departments within and outside of Research and Sponsored Project Administration.

At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.

Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Coordinates Approvals/Registrations: Coordinates required approvals and registrations for individual research projects in direct collaboration with the CMH Principal Investigator.
• Coordinates Resources: Coordinates available resources for individual research projects in direct collaboration with the CMH Principal Investigator.
• Provides Direct Writing Services: Writes and edits protocols and consent forms for investigator-initiated research projects in direct collaboration with the CMH Principal Investigator.

• Manages the Investigator Hub: Identifies opportunities for improvement creates and maintains SOPS and supporting documentation and provides metrics on resource utilization and turnaround times.

• Masters Degree Biological/health sciences or related field and 1-2 years experience Experience in writing in a medical or research setting is essential to job performance.; Protocol and consent development or scientific writing experience is strongly preferred. or
• Bachelors Degree Biological/health sciences or related field and 3-5 years experience Experience in writing in a medical or research setting is essential to job performance.; Protocol and consent development or scientific writing experience is strongly preferred. or
• Associates Degree Biological/health sciences or related field and 5-7 years experience Experience in writing in a medical or research setting is essential to job performance.; Protocol and consent development or scientific writing experience is strongly preferred.

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $36.24/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This is an intermittent remote position which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Childrens Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

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Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.