Assistant Manager Clinical Research (Hybrid) - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator III/Supervisor to lead the research program, ensuring ethical and compliant trial conduct, budgeting, and regulatory oversight within a collaborative team environment.

The role involves onboarding, training, and supervising staff, evaluating performance, and coordinating with grant administrators to support federally funded trials while maintaining research integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience.
• Basic Life Support certifications (American Heart Association / American Red Cross).
• Clinical or research experience (4 years) and supervisory exposure.

Responsibilities

• May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Clinical Research Coordinator III and/or Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Assists in the management of the day-to-day functions of the research team.
• Utilizes critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive direction to clinical research personnel.
• Supervises research team, including hiring, terminating, and scheduling assignments to personnel; provides performance feedback/annual reviews.
• Onboards, educates, and trains new staff; serves as a point of reference for current research staff.
• Identifies problems and corrective actions for personnel and study conduct.
• Oversees all phases of study/protocol lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Clinical Research

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Oral Communications

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive experience and expertise in the overall planning, conduct and evaluation of clinical research. Provides leadership and oversight to the research program and team(s) incorporating mission focused principles of ethics, integrity, and collaboration and implementation. Serves as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff by promoting a smooth operation of clinical research. Responsible for preparation of budgetary reports and ensures billing and regulatory compliance standards are maintained. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Clinical Research Coordinator III and/or Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Assists in the management of the day-to-day functions of the research team.
• Utilizes critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive direction to clinical research personnel.
• Supervises research team, including hiring, terminating, and scheduling assignments to personnel; provides performance feedback/annual reviews.
• Onboards, educates, and trains new staff; serves as a point of reference for current research staff.
• Identifies problems and/or inconsistencies with personnel and study conduct and develops and implements corrective action plans.
• Provides higher level oversight and management of all phases of study/protocol lifecycle.
• May assist in the strategic planning of clinical research, including evaluation of the research team's bandwidth for new trials and assessment of new protocols and subsequent assignment of the protocol to research staff.
• May order supplies needed for the research projects and research group.
• May assist in monitoring ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Patient care setting. Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Lab/research equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience

• Clinical Or Research (4 Years), Supervisory (1 Year)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Clinical Research
• Interpersonal Communication
• Leadership
• Oral Communications
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication

Grade

C13

Salary Range

$70,600.00 - $109,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.