Supervisor Clinical Research Program Manager

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Memory Disord Tucson-Clin Trls

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Research

Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) is proud to offer research studies to patients and people in the community. Studies here are focused on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Working closely with its sister organization, Banner Sun Health Research Institute, and having expanded to Tucson in 2018, today, the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is a world leader in the scientific and clinical fight against Alzheimer’s and related diseases. BAI launched a new era in Alzheimer’s prevention research, fostered a common sense of urgency around the world, and now has a realistic chance to find and support the FDA approval and widespread accessibility of the first effective Alzheimer’s prevention therapies within the next few years.

As a Clinical Research Program Manager Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies, ensure compliance with regulations, manage a team of clinical research staff, and coordinate all aspects of a research program, including study design, recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you have the opportunity to combine your love of Clinical Trials with your ability to rally and motivate a team.

Schedule: Exempt; 40hrs wk. Monday - Friday between 8a-5pm

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Research Health Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation and to providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing this devastating disease. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders research and care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position will assist in the development and successful execution of clinical trials for which Banner serves as a sponsor, from protocol concept through clinical study report. This position will coordinate efforts of cross-functional project teams to support milestone achievement.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates study activities to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles. Supports the communication plans by creating communication materials; updating documentation and web sites.

2. Assists in the development of study-related documentation, including clinical research study protocols, informed consent forms, case report forms, monitoring plans, data management plans, statistical analysis plans, and IRB/IEC submissions and renewals.

3. Facilitates project meetings and coordinates the interaction with other departments and stakeholder groups.

4. Organizes and manages project timelines, milestones, and critical study activities to ensure project deliverables are on time and within budget. Provides regular updates to leadership as appropriate.

5. Coordinates problem solving and resolution efforts to include management of risk, contingencies and issues.

6. Facilitates project closure including identifying lessons learned; effectively incorporating lessons learned into future projects; successful transition from project to production for all aspects and team members; appropriately manages project documentation.

7. Adheres to all relevant regulations including ICH, PhRMA and CFR guidelines, as well as Banner policies and procedures.

8. This position is responsible for the sponsor’s daily operations from start-up to close-out of clinical trials. This position will support the RN Clinical Trials Program Manger, Global Project Manager and other study leadership.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in life / health sciences or related field and five years clinical research experience including two years project management experienc