Pediatrics Clinical Research Operations Leader

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Research Manager to lead a pediatric genetic therapies clinical research program, coordinating startup, staffing, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations.

The role oversees a multidisciplinary team, directs study operations and financial performance, and supports international recruitment with a family-concierge approach, ensuring compliant and sustainable trial conduct.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience managing federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored trials.
• Ten years of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience in project management and coordinating complex studies.
• Ten years of experience with research compliance, IRB processes, and reporting.
• Budget development, review and sponsor reporting responsibilities.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency with data management and quantitative analyses.
• Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of an interdepartmental pediatric genetic therapies trials program.
• Oversee study startup, activation, recruitment, and study conduct.
• Manage staffing models, onboarding, and supervision of research staff.
• Oversee financial performance, budgets, and sponsor communication.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance and IRB submissions.
• Collaborate with CHRI and university partners to optimize systems.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Project management

IRB compliance

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Research Manager to lead a pediatric genetic therapies clinical research program, coordinating startup, staffing, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations.

The role oversees a multidisciplinary team, directs study operations and financial performance, and supports international recruitment with a family-concierge approach, ensuring compliant and sustainable trial conduct.