Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); Remote; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Remote work option

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator to oversee its ClinicalTrials.gov program, including registration and reporting for human studies conducted across the world. The role involves writing SOPs, training investigators, and coordinating with multiple compliance offices to ensure FDA, NIH, and related requirements are met.

The position supports remote work options, with standard daytime hours EST, and requires a strong clinical research background and ability

Qualifications

• Significant clinical research background in health-related fields.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and offices.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting for clinical trials.
• Knowledge of University policies and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer the University of Kentucky's ClinicalTrials.gov program, including registration and reporting.
• Write, implement, and maintain SOPs and University policies.
• Develop training programs for investigators.
• Provide one-on-one assistance for investigator-initiated trials.
• Prepare reports to ensure compliance and update leadership.
• Coordinate the program with other compliance offices.

Skills

Clinical Research

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Master's degree (MA) or higher

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title
Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator

Requisition Number
RE55926

Working Title

Department Name
40133:Clinical Research Support Office

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$53,061-87,526/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education
MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience
1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification
None

Physical Requirements
sitting for long periods of time; repetitive motion related to computer use

Shift
Fully remote
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST

Job Summary

Internal Employee Being Considered

Shape the Future of Clinical Research Administration at the University of Kentucky
Wildcat Wisdom, Kentucky Innovation -- Supporting Discoveries, Transforming Outcomes!

Why Join Us?

The University of Kentucky's Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator . This vital role supports and enables groundbreaking clinical research across the University.

About the Role:

This position is eligible to be fully remote.

The position serves as an education and compliance expert regarding federal regulations governing ClinicalTrials.gov. ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world. Clinical research trials must be registered and reported in the publicly accessible database as required by Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This position will administer the University of Kentucky's ClinicalTrials.gov program, including registration and reporting. The position is responsible for writing, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and University policies, developing training programs for investigators, providing one-on-one assistance for investigator-initiated trials, preparing reports to ensure compliance and to keep institutional leadership updated, and coordinating the program with other compliance offices including Office of Sponsored Projects Administration, Office of Research Integrity, and Office of Corporate Compliance.

The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Why Clinical Research Professionals Choose University of Kentucky

• Top 10% of Academic Medical Centers Nationwide: Recognized as a leader in research excellence and innovation.
• Forbes' Best Large Employers: Ranked among the Top 100 Employers Nationwide in 2024 and named one of Kentucky's Best Employers on Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list.
• 1 of 34 Universities Nationwide: Holds the prestigious trifecta of research designations in cancer, aging, and translational science.
• Flexible Remote Work Options: Enjoy the convenience of fully remote or hybrid roles while supporting groundbreaking research.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, virtual conferences, and training programs to advance your career.

Want to learn more about the Department?

The Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) provides support to investigators and study teams conducting clinical research, including clinical trials. Services provided by the CRSO include maintaining a clinical trial management system (CTMS), conducting coverage analysis, developing study budgets, negotiating payment terms with sponsors, and regulatory services. More information can be found at: https://research.uky.edu/clinical-research-support-office.

Interested in what UK Benefits have to offer?

The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these exceptional benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/exceptional-benefits-for-university-of-kentucky-staff.

Ready to Make a Difference in Clinical Research Administration?

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Significant Clinical Research background in health related, research, or clinical field required. Ability to communicate for effective relationships; ability to establish working relationships across a variety of departments, centers, and administrative offices; current and relevant experience with analysis and reporting of data, preferably related to clinical trials; knowledge of University policies and procedures and federal regulations

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Deadline to Apply

09/30/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.