Clinical Research Manager

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for the Network Clinical Research Manager within the BSD CCC - Network Oncology Research. You will steer program direction, collaborate with senior researchers, and oversee daily clinical trial activities across network sites.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, IRB submissions, grant writing, and financial oversight, with a focus on advancing multi-site oncology research and ensuring study integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in clinical research or a related discipline.
• Supervisory/leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications in research (e.g., SoCRA, ACRP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct a research program or office within the network.
• Oversee coordination of daily clinical trial activities.
• Collaborate with PI and senior researchers on long-range plans.
• Prepare grant/funding applications and manage project budgets.
• Ensure data collection, analysis, and reporting meet regulatory and protocol requirements.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and IRB submissions.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Clinical research

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

IRB submission experience

Grant writing

Job description

Department BSD CCC - Network Oncology Research

About the Department

The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant funds ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center comprises over 200 faculty members from twenty departments, with members currently being awarded over $51million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $24 million in non-peer-reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, marketing andcommunications, fundraising, data analytics, clinical trials management, and community outreach and engagement. The UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area, with more than 450 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC's commitment to translating basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early-phase studies. UCCCC opens over 130 new trials each year and accrues approximately 800 participants to therapeutic trials each year.

Job Summary

The Network Clinical Research Manager (Manager) is a specialized research professional who is responsible for the direction of a program or a research office. The Manager works closely with the Director of Network Research Operations on long-range plans for network sites. While the Principal Investigator (PI) is primarily responsible for the overall design and conduct of the clinical trials in the network, the Manager collaborates with the PI and other senior research faculty and personnel, participates as a skilled individual contributor and/or lead researcher as an expert. The Manager ensures research projects progress according to plan by overseeing the coordination of the daily clinical trial activities. The Manager may write articles, reports and manuscripts and/or present research findings at meetings/conferences. By performing these duties, the Manager works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical study. The job manages a team of professional staff responsible for performing clinical research including the collection, documentation, analysis of clinical trial data, and reporting of clinical research data. Manages the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

Responsibilities

• Research Conduct/Study Management: Responsible for the direction of a program or a research office.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Conducts research in the area of expertise.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Collaborates with other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Oversees the development of research projects.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Ensures research projects progress according to plan.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Investigates, modifies, and applies new procedures, techniques, or technological applications.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Establishes goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Establishes, monitors, and controls project budgets.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: In collaboration with senior research faculty and personnel, participates as a skilled individual contributor and/or lead researcher as an expert in a specialized area.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Prepares grant/funding applications.
• Research Conduct/Study Management: Manages financial, personnel, planning, compliance, and other administrative aspects of research project(s).
• Data Management: Oversees activities related to data collection and analysis.
• Data Management: Coordinates the conduct of the study from screening through to completion, including recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring protocol adherence.
• Data Management: Protects patient and data confidentiality by ensuring the security of research data and personal health information.
• Regulatory: Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Regulatory: Understands the IRB submission and review process and when and how to apply for IRB review, including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions.
• Regulatory: Understands the federal research regulations and identifies the federal research organizations’ role in regulating human research participation.
• Regulatory: Identifies and explains the responsibilities of Principal Investigators, research team members, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory authorities related to the conduct of a clinical trial.
• Regulatory: Writes articles, reports, and manuscripts and presents research findings at meetings and/or conferences.
• Regulatory: Advises the development of a formalized training program for both new and existing staff within the unit and any affiliates and/or partners.
• Regulatory: Monitors federal regulatory agency requirements related to clinical research training requirements and ensures training activities comply with requirements.
• Regulatory: Manages PI and other senior research faculty and personnel, participates as a skilled individual contributor and/or lead researcher as expert in specialized area.
• Regulatory: Ensures research projects progress according to plan by overseeing the coordination of the daily clinical trial activities.
• Regulatory: Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Experience: Supervisory skills strongly preferred. Experience monitoring and auditing clinical research trials for compliance/billing accuracy (e.g., site monitoring, quality assurance, creating monitoring plans) strongly preferred. Experience managing research projects strongly preferred. Experience in a leadership role strongly preferred. Licenses and Certifications: Research certification (e.g., Graham School Clinical Trials Management & Regulatory Compliance, SoCRA, ACRP) strongly preferred.

Preferred Competencies: Ability to develop a program and a team. Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently. Ability to develop a research program and work strategically with Principal Investigator(s). Ability to lead robust operational and financial analysis of study(ies) and/or program performance. Ability to read and understand clinical trial protocols. Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures. Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of grant and contract administration. Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology. Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP). Ability to identify funding sources strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, deadline-driven, office-based environment requiring flexibility and adaptability. Some Hospital and Clinic presence will be required.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (preferred)

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Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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