Clinical Research Program Manager C (Department of Neurosurgery)

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Clinical Research Program Manager C (Department of Neurosurgery)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Program Manager C

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Program Manager will provide leadership, staff and project management, and administrative support for research projects for the program. The position will oversee the daily operations of the unit working closely with other leadership to support the program’s clinical research portfolio. The Program Manager is responsible for project development and oversight, staff management, and operational effectiveness of the unit. The candidate will manage relationships between physicians, sponsors, other academic centers, staff, and administrative offices. Candidate will lead operational planning relating to the research activities and ensure optimal communication across stakeholders. The Program Manager will support grant development, participate in facility and contractual issues, and may participate in budget development and management.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Staff Management and Development: Recruit, onboard, and manage team including research nurses, project managers, coordinators, and assistants.  Provide leadership in the training, assessment, and retention of staff, increase quality of research through training, and provide support to staff across the Department. Help train junior faculty in clinical research. Advise on the most effective way to deploy staff and resources. Promote application of best-practices and efficient resource utilization across team. Conduct regular meetings with team members to review the status of studies, identify outstanding items and troubleshoot as needed. Develop operational processes and best practices to help guide and provide oversight to research personnel, including continuing educational opportunities for staff.

• Clinical Trials Operations/Project Management: Lead Project Management on complex clinical research projects, serving