Clinical Research Operations Director

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine to lead the operations of clinical research. You will partner with the Executive Administrator and the Office of Clinical Research to advance our research mission and ensure compliant, high‑quality studies across sections.

You will supervise Clinical Research Managers, guide staffing and budgets, and work with regulatory, finance, and human subjects teams to optimize performance and research integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Responsibilities

• Lead the department’s clinical research operations across general sections.
• Manage Clinical Research Managers and oversee human subjects research portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations and monitor budgets.
• Advise faculty and research staff on trial management and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with research compliance, regulatory affairs, and finance teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

People management

Clinical trial monitoring

Budgeting

GCP knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine to lead the operations of clinical research. You will partner with the Executive Administrator and the Office of Clinical Research to advance our research mission and ensure compliant, high‑quality studies across sections.

You will supervise Clinical Research Managers, guide staffing and budgets, and work with regulatory, finance, and human subjects teams to optimize performance and research integrity.