Pediatric Clinical Research Program Manager

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life and disability

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Manager, Clinical Research at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides leadership, strategic management, and administration for clinical and translational research across genetics and endocrinology divisions.

You will oversee study procedures, coordinate pre- and post-award activities, manage budgets and compliance with FDA and GCP guidelines, and collaborate with investigators, IRB, and research operations to advance high-impact pediatric research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years research experience required.
• Master’s degree and/or relevant research certification preferred.
• Expert knowledge of FDA and GCP Guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage simultaneous project plans and personnel.
• Strong analytical ability; ability to understand and interpret financial data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a leadership role with clinical, business and administrative staff.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinical research leader to research and clinical staff regarding study procedures and processes.
• Has expert knowledge of all functions a research coordinator performs and provides leadership management.
• Establishes strategic plans, policies, and procedures for the research program.
• Disseminates critical clinical and operational updates from hospital and research institute to teams in real-time.
• Assists principal investigators to identify funding opportunities and manages grants and contracts.
• Prepares regulatory documents and leads audits with regulatory authorities.
• Partners with ORIC to ensure compliant research execution.
• Leads or participates in division research meetings and sponsor study meetings/teleconferences.

Skills

Leadership

FDA knowledge

GCP guidelines

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Manager, Clinical Research at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides leadership, strategic management, and administration for clinical and translational research across genetics and endocrinology divisions.

You will oversee study procedures, coordinate pre- and post-award activities, manage budgets and compliance with FDA and GCP guidelines, and collaborate with investigators, IRB, and research operations to advance high-impact pediatric research.