Manager, Clinical Research - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Manager, Clinical Research to lead the Ophthalmology & Visual Science human subjects research program. You will build processes to launch, execute, and grow high-quality research while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.

You will recruit and mentor staff, develop dashboards, manage budgets, and provide guidance on study protocol development. This role emphasizes collaboration across departments and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum experience: 6 years in clinical research.
• Preferred: Master's degree.
• Experience in ophthalmology research and personnel management preferred.
• Required certifications: CCRP, CCRC, or ACRP-CP.
• CITI training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and supervise clinical research coordinators; set expectations and evaluate performance.
• Advise investigators on regulatory aspects of human subjects research.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for transparency and accountability.
• Develop and manage budgets for sponsored trials and investigator-initiated research.
• Develop policies, procedures, and tools to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide project/protocol development guidance; oversee reference materials and training.
• Coordinate committees and perform study coordination for select projects.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Summary

As a Manager, Clinical Research, you will provide operational leadership for the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science’s human subject’s research program to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. This role will build processes and infrastructure to launch, execute, and grow high-quality research.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and supervise clinical research coordinators; develop and implement standardized expectations for all subordinates; assess, monitor and evaluate workload and performance. Mentor and direct staff to achieve research goals. Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and organizational tools to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Advise department study investigators and staff on administrative and regulatory aspects of human subject research. Develop and maintain dashboards that promote transparency and accountability. Develop and manage budgets for sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated human subject research in collaboration with grants operations coordinator(s). Develop, implement, and monitor department research quality improvement activities. Implement and conduct quality control processes to ensure the highest data and research standards. Work closely with other departments and external agencies to advance the department’s research goals. Facilitate pertinent training for Ophthalmology faculty, residents, fellows, and students engaged in research; provide guidance relevant to project and protocol development, oversee the development of relevant reference materials. Perform as a study coordinator for select projects. Serve on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the department’s research program, the profession, or the area of research. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills. Knowledge of biology, documentation, and records management.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Minimum Required Experience: 6 years Preferred Education: Master’s degree Preferred Experience: Experience in an ophthalmology research environment preferred, personnel management experience preferred Required Certification/Licensure(s): Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP) required. CITI training required within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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