Clinical Project Managers

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

14.2% retirement contributions

50% tuition reduction

Free transit on most UTA services

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to coordinate all aspects of clinical studies for the pediatric oncology team. Responsibilities include managing patient recruitment, ensuring compliance with protocols, and maintaining accurate study documentation. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and possess project management skills.

This position offers excellent health care coverage, generous paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in using clinical management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient recruitment and registration for clinical trials.
• Prepare and maintain all required study documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of treatment roadmaps.

Skills

Project management

Clinical study coordination

Data entry and validation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalency

Tools

EPIC

Oncore

RedCap

iMedidata Rave

Job description

Job Summary

The Division of Hematology, Oncology, BMT has an immediate opening for a Clinical Project Manager in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine. This position will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical studies from study initiation for the pediatric oncology team, including site initiation visits, preparation of study documents (e.g., informed consent, quality of life questionnaires, laboratory orders), maintaining records, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements, registering patients in management systems (EPIC, Oncore, RedCap, iMedidata Rave), and applying project management methodologies to meet targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements. Occasional travel to the Lehi location may be required.

Benefits Summary

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Employee Health Requirements

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. The University of Utah requires all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Responsibilities

Co‑ordinate all aspects of clinical studies after initiation for the pediatric oncology team, including:

1. Coordinate patient recruitment, eligibility verification, informed consent, and registration for clinical trials in collaboration with the attending physician and study team.
2. Prepare and maintain all required study documentation for newly enrolled patients, including consent forms, eligibility criteria, and pre‑treatment requirements.
3. Coordinate collection, processing, and shipment of protocol-required specimens, pathology materials, imaging, and quality of life surveys in accordance with study guidelines and regulatory requirements.
4. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of treatment roadmaps and conduct daily reviews of clinic schedules to support patient care; assist clinical staff in obtaining current treatment plans for inpatient and outpatient settings.
5. Maintain current knowledge of assigned clinical trial protocols by reviewing updates, amendments, and closures; communicate regularly with study groups and consortia.
6. Oversee protocol compliance, including quality control, documentation accuracy, identification and reporting of protocol deviations, and preparation of required reports for regulatory agencies and sponsoring organizations.
7. Facilitate communication between physician investigators, study sponsors, and coordinating centers; assist with study-related correspondence and issue resolution.
8. Ensure accurate routing of research-related charges in accordance with institutional and study-specific billing requirements.
9. Prepare for and support internal and external audits, site visits, and peer reviews by maintaining complete and accurate regulatory and study documentation.
10. Provide cross‑coverage and support for team functions as needed; perform additional duties as assigned.
11. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of clinical trial data by performing data entry, validation, and reconciliation across source documents and EDC systems; proactively manage and resolve data queries and support audit readiness through high-quality, inspection-ready documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalency). At least 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• At least 2 years of directly related work experience (or equivalency).
• ACRP / SOCRA Certification.

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodations

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you have experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post‑retirement rules and restrictions. The position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.