Clinical Research Manager

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor to lead clinical research activities focused on Long COVID and HIV. This pivotal role involves managing multiple studies, supervising a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and administrative skills, working closely with Principal Investigators and various teams to achieve research goals. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research while fostering a collaborative environment in a prestigious institution. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing health research and making a meaningful impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical research protocols and teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage clinical research studies and staff coordination.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and manage project budgets.

Skills

Clinical Research Management

Data Analysis

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Training and Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Master's Degree in Public Health

Job description

The purpose of the position is to function as a Clinical Research Supervisor for the clinical research activities of protocols under the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine investigating Long COVID as well as HIV. The Clinical Research Supervisor will work independently across all research studies including interventional and observational studies in the Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, training and supervising staff, and managing overall administration. The oversight will apply to the entire Clinical Research team in the Division.

The Clinical Research Supervisor, along with a study statistician and physician, will manage the operations of 6-8 active studies, including participant interaction, for multiple Principal Investigators, and oversee legacy studies in data analysis. They will train and supervise approximately 6-8 coordinators, ensuring coordination, administrative, financial, and regulatory responsibilities, including reporting to IRBs, sponsors, and stakeholders. They may be supervised by existing clinical research supervisors overseeing broader projects.

The Supervisor will ensure project needs are met through the efforts of Coordinators, statisticians, and physicians, ensuring compliance with protocols, overseeing operational aspects, and adhering to SOPs, GCP, and regulations. They will assess team progress, set directives, hold staff meetings, and train staff for quality assurance. They will also manage relationships with research units, coordinate staff efforts, and provide feedback.

Additionally, they will manage the LIINC data team of 2-3 analysts, organizing tasks, overseeing data and biospecimen requests, and leading weekly meetings. They will work with program managers to ensure project prioritization and accuracy.

The Supervisor will maintain study forms and procedures, update operations, and work with finance to manage budgets, review invoices, and oversee participant reimbursements. They will integrate regulatory, ethical, data management, and participant coordination efforts, demonstrating leadership in supervising CRCs and partnering with UCSF organizations and external sponsors.

Reporting to the Principal Investigators, they will support clinical trial management of multiple trials, providing leadership to junior staff. They will be responsible for implementing research activities, including multicenter trials, investigator-initiated studies, and programmatic activities like biorepositories. They will ensure IRB approval, contract negotiations, recruitment, testing, and enrollment, exercising strong administrative and leadership skills to ensure compliance, safety, financial oversight, and quality improvement. The role is a leadership position aimed at meeting research commitments and maintaining excellence.

This role is a 1-year contract from the date of hire.

The final salary and benefits are subject to UC policy and depend on experience and internal equity. The salary range is $87,900 - $187,700 annually. For more information on benefits, visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html