Portfolio Manager - Research Administration

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement program

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City invites applications for a Portfolio Manager in Research Administration. You will oversee clinical trial portfolios, coordinate start-up activities, streamline activation, conduct feasibility reviews, and assist study teams with regulatory and logistical matters to drive successful trial progress.

The role requires a strong understanding of federal regulations and prior IRB/ethics committee exposure.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a clinical research environment and/or supporting the conduct of clinical trials.
• Understanding of clinical research and applicable federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Portfolio Manager for clinical trials in assigned disease groups, supporting start-up activities and activation processes.
• Coordinate start-up meetings and feasibility reviews; document outcomes and next steps.
• Assist study teams with regulatory information from CTSUs, IDS, COI, IBC, etc.
• Provide editorial assistance on informed consent forms.
• Support PIs and staff with problem solving related to clinical, logistical, financial and regulatory issues.
• Monitor start-up and enrollment timelines; identify barriers and intervene when needed.
• Ensure activation tasks are completed and communicate activation progress to teams.
• Participate in planning meetings and connect teams with resources and training.

Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline/life sciences/health-related field

4 years of clinical research experience or supporting clinical trials

Job description

## Portfolio Manager - Research AdministrationApplylocations: Kansas City Metro Areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR010305## **Department:**RI Office of Clinical Trials Administration (OCTA)-----Clinical Research Management Department## **Position Title:**Portfolio Manager - Research Administration## **Job Family Group:**Professional Staff## **Job Description Summary:**Serve as the Portfolio Manager for clinical trials in assigned disease group area(s), supporting the progress of start-up activities and processes related to clinical trial activation, conduct and closeout.## **Job Description:****Key Roles and Responsibilities*** Serve as the Portfolio Manager for clinical trials in assigned disease group area(s), supporting the progress of start-up activities and processes related to study activation, conduct and closeout. Along with the lead (local) administrator/study team, serves as an initial point of contact for new studies.* Coordinate scheduling of start-up meetings and facilitate the conduct of feasibility review for new studies; document meeting outcomes and next steps.* Assist study teams to navigate and obtain needed information and services from ancillary units and regulatory committees as appropriate, e.g., CTSUs, IDS, Conflict of Interest Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee, etc.* Assist study teams with editorial assistance regarding informed consent forms.* Assist PIs, study coordinators and other research staff with problem solving related to clinical, logistical, financial and regulatory issues.* Monitor the status of start-up timelines for new studies including IRB approval and contract execution, and the progress of ongoing studies, including enrollment. Identify barriers to study activation and enrollment and identify appropriate interventions.* Assure that all tasks necessary for study activation have been completed and communicate with study teams and others regarding the activation process.* Monitor study progress, and assist study teams in understanding applicable requirements; participate in department planning meetings where appropriate and facilitate connections with strategic partners and resources as applicable; serve as a conduit of information and provide assigned study teams with access to training resources.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**Required Qualifications****Work Experience:*** 4 years of experience working within a clinical research environment and/or supporting the conduct of clinical trials. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.* Understanding of clinical research and applicable federal regulations.**Preferred Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, life sciences of health-related field.**Work Experience:*** Prior exposure working with institutional review boards (IRBs) or ethics committees.* Prior experience working within an academic medical center environment.**Skills*** Communication Skills**Required Documents:*** Resume/CV* Cover Letter**Comprehensive Benefits Package:**Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html## **Employee Type:**Regular## **Time Type:**Full time## **Rate Type:**Salary**Compensation Statement:**The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.## **Pay Range:**$60,800.00 - $91,200.00**Minimum**$60,800.00**Midpoint**$76,000.00**Maximum**$91,200.00