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Clinical Research Program Manager

Children's National Hospital

Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Sept 2025

💰 $142,334/yr($85,405/yr – $142,334/yr)

About the role

Clinical Research Program Manager250002O0

Description

The Clinical Research Program Manager will serve as a senior clinical research professional and is responsible for operational and financial management and coordination of large and complex research and/or research intervention programs in collaboration with the principal investigator. Work independently and is accountable for larger programs that utilize multiple staffing levels. Supervise Clinical Research Managers and other project staff and oversees the day-to-day research program operations following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory guidelines, company goals, and budgets. Demonstrate expert clinical, organizational, and communication skills and functions as resource regarding the clinical research and/or grants process. Demonstrate expert understanding of the federal and institutional regulations and policies governing clinical research involving protection of human subjects (JCAHO, FDA, ICH, GCP, OHRP, IRB, NIH). Function as a resource for those professionals requiring assistance and trains new staff. Ensure the smooth running of the clinical research program team including that colleagues are updated on all relevant issues, develops systems to track multiple projects including all regulatory files, investigator and IRB information, patient recruitment activity and financial management as well as ensuring high data quality across all clinical trials. Facilitate the preparation of Institutional Review Board applications for clinical research proposals, develop and manage budgets and coordinates grant applications, progress reports and regulatory documentations submissions as required by the sponsor. Responsible for review of invoices and clinical research bills for accuracy compared operational plans, budgets, subcontracts and protocol.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Master's in Clinical Research Administration, Public Health, Nursing or other related field preferred. (Preferred)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or equivalent required. The current certifying bodies for clinical research professionals include Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). .

Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research

Ensure compliance with standards for the responsible conduct of research, research ethics and integrity, safety and compliance, including data security, privacy, confidentiality and human subjects protection.

Plan, conduct, and manage research projects within the federal, local and institutional regulations, policies and procedure, guidelines and standards under the direction of the principal investigator.

Ensures the timely filing of regulatory documents as designated by the PI and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsible for appropriate use of research funds and resources.

Ensure compliance with all annual training requirements.

Partner with Compliance Program staff to foster a culture of compliance and the development and implementation of action plans in preparation or response to external or internal audits.

Maintain professional growth and development and enhance quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertise.

Management of Human Capital and Organizational Relatonships

Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff.

Directly supervise Clinical Research Program Managers. The management of this staff includes: direct day-to-day supervision, training, mentorship and evaluation of the staff, and providing coverage when needed.