Clinical Research Program Manager

The University of Toledo; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo seeks a Clinical Research Program Manager to lead the clinical trials operations team and oversee coordinating staff across groups. This role provides expert advice to faculty, PIs, coordinators, and leadership throughout the trial lifecycle.

The position collaborates with the Clinical Research Information and Financial Manager to engage PIs institution-wide, communicates with sponsors and external partners, and delivers policy training to ensure compliant study conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, healthcare management,business management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional and functionallyrelevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in training of personnel.
• Knowledge of academic medical center standard practices andpolicies, including but not limited to Medicare Coverage Analysis,Fair Market Value and Standard of Care.
• Knowledge of FDA and Good Clinical Practice guidelines andregulations.
• Experience with medical coding and knowledge of medicalterminology.
• Proficient in electronic health information systems (i.e., EPIC),Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn and use other softwaresystems as required by the position.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, anddraw valid conclusions.
• Background with federal and non-federal regulations for grant andcontract management

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical trials operationsteam and provide oversight for clinical research coordinatingstaff across supported groups.
• Provide expert advice to faculty and principal investigators, coordinators, leadership and other personnel involved in the lifecycle of clinical trials.
• Maintain knowledge of current regulations and University policies governing administration of clinical research.
• Collaborate with Clinical Research Information and Financial Manager to engage PIs across the institution.
• Communicate effectively with university personnel, administrative departments, external sponsors and CROs.
• Provide training on policies and procedures as needed.

Skills

Training personnel

FDA/GC P guidelines

EPIC

MS Office

Grant and contract management

Problem solving

Healthcare management

Medical coding terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, healthcare management, business management or related discipline

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title

Clinical Research Program Manager

Department Org

Jacobson Clinical Research Center -107980

Employee Classification

J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit

Professional Staff Association

Primary Location

HSC C

Shift

1

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading the clinical trials operationsteam and providing oversight for clinical research coordinatingstaff for supported groups. The position provides expert advice toUniversity of Toledo (UToledo) faculty and principal investigators(PIs), clinical research coordinators, leadership and otherpersonnel involved in the execution of clinical trials throughoutthe lifecycle.

This position maintains a working knowledge on current regulationsand University policies that govern the administration of clinicalresearch. This position will work collaboratively with the ClinicalResearch Information and Financial Manager to engage PIs across theinstitution in the growth of clinical research. This position mustcommunicate effectively with university personnel andadministrative departments as well as external sponsors andcontract research organizations. This position provides training onpolicies, and procedures as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, healthcare management,business management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional and functionallyrelevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in training of personnel.
• Knowledge of academic medical center standard practices andpolicies, including but not limited to Medicare Coverage Analysis,Fair Market Value and Standard of Care.
• Knowledge of FDA and Good Clinical Practice guidelines andregulations.
• Experience with medical coding and knowledge of medicalterminology.
• Proficient in electronic health information systems (i.e., EPIC),Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn and use other softwaresystems as required by the position.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, anddraw valid conclusions.
• Background with federal and non-federal regulations for grant andcontract management

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated independent decision-making abilities. Ability to workin a team environment under stressful and time-sensitiveconditions.
• Previous work history demonstrating strong organizational,analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet time-sensitivedeadlines.
• Ability to maintain a strong customer-service orientedenvironment.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with ademonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to work in collaboration with others at variouslevels both within and outside the University.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with a high level ofinitiative.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, theUniversity of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employmenthealth screening requirements for the University of Toledo HealthScience Campus Medical Center will include drug and other requiredhealth screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. TheUniversity of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation tocomplete this application, or for testing or interviewing, pleasecontact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at theOffice of Human Resources located in the Center for AdministrativeSupport on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 20 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time