K-12 Clinical Research Lead — Grants & Program Strategy

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Madison, WI seeks a Clinical Research Manager to direct planning and implementation of K-12 clinical research protocols, ensure program quality, and supervise staff. You will identify new research opportunities and help develop policies to maintain compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and institutional guidelines.

The role emphasizes budget oversight, grant proposal preparation, and collaboration with educators and researchers under PI supervision to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and managing clinical research trials or programs involving human subjects.
• Experience supervising staff including hiring, performance management, and professional development.
• Ability to compose, assemble, and submit grant proposals and research protocols in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Knowledge of clinical research policies and procedures, including IRB standards and data privacy (HIPAA or FERPA).
• Experience developing and monitoring program budgets, including reviewing and approving expenditures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Master's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning and implementation of clinical research protocols within K-12 settings.
• Ensure high-quality execution of programs focused on student social-emotional and behavioral success.
• Identify and solicit new internal and external research opportunities.
• Promote center capabilities and recommend strategic program enhancements to leadership.
• Develop and maintain clinical research policies, standard operating procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Compile audits and document research data for compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Compose, assemble, and submit grant proposals and research protocols.
• Supervise at least 2.0 FTE clinical research staff, including hiring, performance management, and professional development.
• Manage program functioning and fiscal health through budgets, expenditure monitoring, and resource optimization.
• Plan staff implementation and ongoing quality review of clinical research trials or programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, investigators, and school/community stakeholders under Principal Investigator supervision

Skills

Clinical Research Management

Grant Proposal Development

Budget Development

Supervisory Experience

IRB Standards Knowledge

Program Evaluation

Data Privacy Knowledge

Policy Development

Standard Operating Procedures

Human Subjects Research

Audit Compilation

Strong Written Communication

Strong Verbal Communication

Education

Master's degree

Education or related field (preferred)

Tools

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Job description

Jobtailor in Madison, WI seeks a Clinical Research Manager to direct planning and implementation of K-12 clinical research protocols, ensure program quality, and supervise staff. You will identify new research opportunities and help develop policies to maintain compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and institutional guidelines.

The role emphasizes budget oversight, grant proposal preparation, and collaboration with educators and researchers under PI supervision to improve student outcomes.