Clinical Research Program Manager I

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a Clinical Program Manager I to oversee all research studies for Dr. Willi in the Diabetes Center, providing leadership and site management for CHOP and partner sites.

The role requires coordinating with study teams, managing budgets, mentoring staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance and Good Clinical Practice across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced preparedness.
• Minimum 5 years of complex clinical research experience.
• At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with budgets, grants, and regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff oversight and training to ensure protocol compliance.
• Collaborate with study teams and CHOP Research Institute groups.
• Develop and update program policies and procedures as needed.
• Serve as liaison between research, hospital staff, and sponsors.
• Assist with data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentations.
• Track regulatory compliance across CHOP and partner sites.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and financial reporting.
• Apply GCP knowledge to protect pediatric research subjects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Team supervision

Clinical research coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Master's Degree Preferred

Job description

SHIFT: Day (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview

The Clinical Program Manager I will work with Steve Willi, MD, Director of the Diabetes Center and his team. Dr. Willi's research focuses primarily on clinical trials on the treatment and to delay the progression of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children. Program Manager I functions autonomously in research setting and is responsible for overseeing all research studies for Dr. Willi in the Diabetes Center for Children.

Provides leadership and ensures implementation of study activities and site management for CHOP and all other participating study sites. Will supervise staff.

This position requires technical expertise and experience to operationalize, mentor, and guide team members through the entire study lifecycle, from conception through execution and termination. Ability to perform all clinical research coordination activities and additional oversight responsibilities as required.

What you will do

• Supervision, training, support, and management of staff (direct and/or indirect) to ensure compliance with study protocol, NIH and FDA policies.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the individual study management teams, various core groups at CHOP's Research Institute and other participating institutions.
• As part of Management Team, develop, review, and update program policies and procedures as needed.
• Serve as primary liaison between research and other hospital staff to carry out the needs of the research project(s).
• Assist with analysis of data and preparation of manuscripts and scientific presentations, as needed.
• Track regulatory compliance of CHOP and other sites.
• Oversee financial resources, create internal and external budgets for research protocols, assure financial accountability, and serves as primary liaison between sponsor, department accounting, and Research.
• Applied knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines including protection of human research subjects with particular emphasis on pediatrics, definitions and reporting requirement for adverse events, elements of informed consent, Federal Codes, Regulations and Guidelines relevant to the performance and conduct of clinical trials.
• Provide supervision and support for other clinical research coordinators and or/ monitors who are assigned to specific protocols and who will help with the overall clinical research of the program.
• Provide a leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating the conduct of clinical research.
• Responsible for Regulatory compliance for clinical research program.
• Critically evaluate decisions on staffing, finances, and regulatory needs for the study lifecycle.
• Additional responsibilities may include
• Responsible for preparation or overseeing preparation of necessary Data Safety Monitoring Board reports.
• Serve as the primary contact for trial for internal and external participants.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Master's Degree in a related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of relevant & complex research experience Required
• At least seven (7) years of relevant & complex research experience Preferred
• At least one (1) year of leadership, management or supervisory experience Required
• At least three (3) years of leadership, management or supervisory experience in a clinical research or academic environment Preferred
• At least three (3) years of research administration or management experience, including budget administration, financial planning, and grants management Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Solid leadership skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change

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SALARY RANGE:

$76,100.00 - $97,000.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

This job is eligible for an incentive program.

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