Clinical Research Project Manager

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

14.2% retirement contributions

Paid leave time

11 paid Holidays per year

Tuition reduction 50%

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance included

Insurance options available

Transit benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Utah Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to support the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This role organizes, implements, oversees, coordinates, and supports technical and administrative details of division clinical research activities, while assisting the PI in achieving study objectives and staying compliant.

This position is posted at multiple levels; final placement and pay rate will be determined based on budget and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of clinical studies from initiation through delivery.
• Build and maintain sponsor, investigator, and research staff relationships.
• Prepare study documents: protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, IRB documents, and progress reports.
• Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall clinical objectives.
• Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding reporting of events to oversight agencies.
• Utilize project management methodologies, lead cross-functional teams, resolve issues within the clinical study, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met.

Job description

Open Date 09/18/2026

Requisition Number PRN46244B

Job Title Clinical Project Managers

Working Title Clinical Research Project Manager

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Evening

Work Schedule Summary

Work Schedule:

Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday swing shift (3pm-11pm). Occasional weekends via shared on‑call responsibilities.

Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs, individual performance, and as on‑call schedule permits. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Work Locations:

This position is based at the 295 Chipeta Building in Research Park, Salt Lake City, UT, and provides clinical research coordination at associate clinical hospital‑based sites. Travel between locations is to be expected, although the primary work location is at a shared workspace at the associate hospital where research projects are taking place.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $46,584 - $76,593

Close Date 12/18/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University of Utah Department of Pediatrics is looking for a highly organized, reliable, and motivated individual to join our team as a Clinical Project Manager. This position provides support for the research infrastructure and functions of the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine ( PEM ). The incumbent is responsible to organize, implement, oversee, coordinate, and support technical and administrative details of division clinical research activities, while assisting the Principal Investigator in identifying and accomplishing study objectives. Incumbent maintains compliance to a host of department, university, and governing agency requirements and regulations.

This position is posted at multiple job levels. Each level has distinct qualifications, responsibilities, which will be evaluated during the selection process. Final placement, including the associated pay rate, will be determined based on business needs and budget considerations.

Department Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/ Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

Benefits Summary

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000

• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long‑term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.

• Free transit on most UTA services

• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Employee Health Requirements

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Coordinate all aspects of clinical studies from initiation through delivery. Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff. Prepare study‑related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports. Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall clinical objectives. Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding reporting of events to oversight agencies. Utilize project management methodologies, lead cross‑functional teams, resolve issues within the clinical study, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met.

Research Coordination

1. Oversees compliance to study protocols: manages quality control, completion and submission of study‑related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
2. Collaborates with study sponsors and PIs to establish study objectives, procedures, and deadlines for each project. Oversees day‑to‑day research activities, ensuring that progress is made to achieve study objectives and deadlines while preserving the integrity of scientific research.
3. Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance. Coordinates and carries out responsibilities related to research participants, including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, overseeing study visits, and acting as a liaison between participants and all study‑related parties.
4. Provides study‑specific education and training for faculty, fellows, Primary Children’s Hospital clinical and ancillary staff, and students.
5. Develops and maintains study databases for all research projects, including data collection, query management, establishing and monitoring timeline development, and data quality.
6. Recognizes, tracks