Clinical Research Manager

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Research Manager at our Pittsburgh campus. The role involves managing patient recruitment, overseeing study protocol implementation, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

RN licensure and a bachelor's degree are required, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position is hybrid, with on-site responsibilities and some remote work as determined by the department.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient recruitment and enrollment for multiple studies.
• Monitors study protocol implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Supervises staff, including hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

RN

Staff supervision

Clinical research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Manager (26006424)

Clinical Research Manager

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.

Job Summary

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.

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.

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