Clinical Research Manager

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh—based at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville—seeks a Clinical Research Nurse to manage patient recruitment, oversee study protocol implementation, and perform neuropsychological testing. The role requires RN licensure, a bachelor’s degree, and at least 3 years in clinical research nursing.

Hybrid work arrangement with location in Pittsburgh. Responsibilities include consent discussions, data preparation, and ensuring regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• RN licensed and in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research nursing.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient recruitment for multiple, simultaneous studies.
• Oversee day-to-day implementation of study protocols and clinical trials.
• Perform neuropsychological testing and collect data.
• Initiate informed consent discussions with potential study participants.
• Prepare documentation for human research studies and regulatory approvals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical research

Patient recruitment

Regulatory documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Manages patient/subject recruitment for multiple, simultaneous studies and identifies and enrolls patients into clinical trials utilizing appropriate enrollment standards. Oversees day-to-day implementation of study protocols/clinical trials as well as medical histories and lab values. Performs technical nursing duties and neuropsychological testing, responds to all medical emergencies, prepares accurate documentation for human research studies, and assists in the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication. Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.

Med-Pediatrics

Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment.

Essential Functions

• Supervises staff, including hiring, distributing and reviewing work, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration. Manages work schedules and approves timecards. Provides professional development opportunities.
• Manages patient/subject recruitment for multiple, simultaneous studies. Identifies and enrolls patients into clinical trials. Reviews medical records and/or conducts physical exams for patient recruitment. Trains staff in enrollment standards.
• Oversees day-to-day implementation of study protocols/clinical trials, including determining eligibility based on protocol criteria, maintaining detailed and accurate records, dispensing medications, participant tracking, and retention of study participants.
• Responds to all medical emergencies occurring while participants are in clinical facility.
• Oversees and reviews medical histories and lab values. Evaluates adverse events/reactions and study outcomes; reports them accordingly.
• Performs technical nursing duties; obtains and processes human specimens; collects medical and psychosocial data; performs neuropsychological testing on study participants to ascertain cognitive status.
• Initiates informed consent discussions with potential study participants.
• Prepares appropriate documentation for human research studies; maintains approval from regulatory agencies.
• Prepares data, writes reports, and assists in the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication.

Provides formal instruction to clinicians, scientists, medical personnel, and research staff on the regulations and procedures for conducting clinical research. Interprets internal review board and federal regulations for conducting clinical research.

• Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.

Physical Effort

Light.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Manager - Clinical Research Nurse

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Clinical Research - Nursing

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Required Licensure/Certification

RN

Work Schedule

Shift determined by manager.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD BasedUpon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter