Clinical Research Manager
Job Title - Clinical Research Manager
Working Title - Clinical Research Manager
Department Name - INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location - Lexington, KY
Grade Level - 49
Salary Range - $73,861-121,888/year
Type of Position - Staff
Position Time Status - Full-Time
Required Education - MA
Required Related Experience - 6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification - None
Physical Requirements - Sitting for long periods, typing and using a computer, walking long distances around the hospital and clinics, interacting with patients, lifting/pushing carts with equipment up to 50 lbs, and talking on the phone to patients and study personnel.
Shift - Days, M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary - The Clinical Research Manager provides operational leadership for the clinical research portfolio within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, overseeing studies from start-up through close-out. Serving as a senior subject-matter expert in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the conduct of human-subjects research, the Manager ensures that studies are run efficiently, ethically, and in full regulatory compliance. The role combines hands-on study and site management with team leadership, data oversight, and close collaboration with investigators and institutional partners. The majority of the Manager's effort centers on clinical study operations and study/site management, supported by responsibilities in regulatory compliance, data management, staff development, and communication.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Comprehensive understanding of related scientific and clinical terminology. Ability to independently identify and problem-solve complex/non-routine problems. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, strong oral/written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills required. Demonstrate leadership, personnel management, task prioritization, and presentation skills. Computer and web-based application proficiency to include designing forms and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Education/Experience - Master's degree and at least 6 years of clinical or clinical research experience. Research certification (SOCRA,ACRP, etc.) preferred.