Clinical Research Program Manager

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Annual Salary
Location: Cancer Center

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $99,834.48
Mid = $129,784.82
Max = $159,735.17

Summary:

The Clinical Research Program Manager will serve as enterprise oversight for clinical research program and is the primary liaison for managing the full lifecycle of clinical trials and academic research projects, including intake, risk and alignment, feasibility assessments, study start up, amendments and close out activities. This role is responsible for evaluating study feasibility, coordinating administrative approvals, and optimizing processes to support efficient, compliant, and timely study execution. The role will work closely with investigators, sponsors, research coordinators, and institutional stakeholders and partners to enhance research operations and facilitate high-quality clinical and academic. Key responsibilities include study project management, maintaining startup timelines, ensuring clear communication among all stakeholders, and implementation of all studies. 

Responsibilities:

1. Research Intake, Risk Assessment & Alignment, Feasibility Assessment:

a. Manage the intake process for all incoming clinical trials and student research projects.

b. Guide researchers through application processes.

c. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to ensure alignment with the institution’s strategic goals and mission.

d. Evaluate ethical considerations and institutional risk tolerance, while collaborating with stakeholders to assess operational feasibility and ensure alignment with organizational priorities and compliance.

2. Lifecycle activities: Oversees study life cycle of events not limited to start-up activities, amendments, document concordance, reporting and communicating with stakeholders on a regular basis. The role is responsible for ensuring target metrics are met for study start-up.

a. Facilitate the initiation of new studies by ensuring timely completion of regulatory submissions, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and budget and contract negotiations by appropriate areas.

b. Serve as a liaison between research teams, legal, compliance, and external entities to resolve start-up bottlenecks.

3.  Program Navigation:

a. Streamline communications between departments and stakeholders to improve research processes and reduce delays.

b. Work closely with student researchers to ensure compliance with institutional policies and ethical standards.

4. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:

a. Develop reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to study intake, risk assessment and alignment, feasibility, activation and amendment timelines.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, life sciences, public health, or a related field

2+ years related clinical research operations experience

Knowledge of budgeting, grants, and contracts related to research funding.

Research Certification in SOCRA, ACRP, or CHRC (Certification should be achieved within 3 years in role)

Preferred Education and Experience:

Masters degree

Join us at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health

A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona.

At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people.

If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

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