Manager, Clinical Research- Department of OBGYN

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Manager, Clinical Research in the Department of OBGYN to oversee sponsored projects, grant reviews, and compliance. The role supervises a Clinical Research Coordinator II and liaises with investigators and campus administration.

The position requires a Master's degree or equivalent, and offers responsibility for departmental budgeting, scholarly activities, and contract negotiations with sponsors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree with two years of experience.
• RN, BSN, CCRC preferred ( UF College of Medicine ).

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and manage OB/GYN department projects including budgeting and invoicing.
• Oversee grant and contract reviews ensuring sponsor and university regulatory compliance.
• Maintain faculty CVs and ensure accurate FTE reporting.
• Coordinate a quarterly Scholarly Activity Forum and document costs with the business manager.
• Assist in annual department budget preparation for research activities.

Skills

Project management

Grant review

Budgeting

Compliance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Manager, Clinical Research- Department of OBGYN

Job No: 541643

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 30070000 - JX-OB-GYN-JACKSONVILLE

Job Description

Classification Title: MGR, Clinical Research

Classification Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and two years of experience.

Funded partially from existing research grants, the Clinical Research Managers (CRM) work at the departmental level under the supervision of the Director, Healthcare Administration, to support department Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, resident physicians, and central administration personnel by providing guidance on compliance with federal, state and university policies, financial, personnel, and other aspects of Clinical Research. This position will assist faculty in developing high-quality proposals, manage grant compliance reviews, and supervise a Clinical Research Coordinator II as well as other support staff as appropriate to ensure all submissions meet sponsor and university guidelines, while acting as a liaison between investigators and campus administrators.

Essential Functions

• Project Management and Oversight: Organize, direct, and manage all OB/GYN department sponsored projects, including award management, compliance, contract negotiation, budgeting, invoicing sponsors, and monitoring study progress to ensure alignment with institutional policies and regulations.


• Grant and Contract Review: Manage the review process for grant and contract awards, ensuring compliance with sponsor and University regulations while supervising negotiations with grant and contracting officers to advocate for appropriate budget requests and terms.


• Faculty Documentation Maintenance: Update and maintain faculty Curriculum Vitae monthly to reflect all studies and publications accurately, ensuring that faculty and UFCOM research FTE reporting is conducted in a timely manner ahead of effort period deadlines.


• Scholarly Activity Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate a quarterly Scholarly Activity Forum, collaborating with the CRM and administrative team members to support the design and execution of the forum while documenting costs associated with scholarly activities with the business manager and CRC II for accurate and timely entry.


• Financial Oversight and Budget Preparation: Collaborate with the business manager and CRC II to document declared and miscellaneous costs associated with scholarly activities, resolve discrepancies with Payroll, conduct final reviews before submission to the Department Administrator, and assist in the preparation of the annual department budget related to research and scholarly activities.

Expected Salary: Negotiable base on experience and academic appointment

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and two years of experience.

Preferred

RN, BSN, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) Experience within UF College of Medicine Research

Special Instructions to Applicants

Normal work hours will include a mix of 8 hour shifts Monday through Sunday during the time period of 8:00am to 9:00pm based on study schedules with a mix of day and evening shifts and 2-3 weekend shifts per month. There will be occasional on call duties, and travel for professional presentations and activities.

The Search Committee will begin to review applications as soon as an applicant pool is identified. Please provide letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Applications Close: 22 October 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.