Clinical Research Project Manager, Transplant Surgery Research

at  University of Cincinnati

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED

• Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification.
• Willing and able to adhere to flex work schedules as needed, including weekend hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sitting - Continuously

• Manage all aspects of research program and clinical studies including education, teaching and training. Assist in planning, writing and implementing the clinical study’s goals and objectives.
• In conjunction with Principal Investigator (PI) or Director, interpret and apply current research findings in area of clinical specialty.
• In conjunction with PI and Director, report findings in professional journals and local, state, and national conferences. Edit abstracts and manuscripts.
• Develop and execute data management plans. Assist with development of analysis plans. Conduct basic analysis and interpret findings.
• Create, test, troubleshoot, and provide advanced maintenance for databases.
• Act as a liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.
• Act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
• Prepare and submit research documentation (i.e. IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).
• Act as a resource for faculty and staff regarding contracts/budgets for industry and sponsored research. Serve as a referral resource.
• Work with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and business/financial risk. Mitigate risk through working with physicians/faculty, divisions, legal and/or other departments.
• Utilize skills to contribute to UC/UCPC strategic planning.
• Maintain budgets and contracts.
• Maintain clinicaltrial.gov records.
• Assist with creation of case report forms.
• May serve as Principal Investigator on select research projects.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.