Research Nurse Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

/Tuition reduction

Paid leave

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Research Nurse Manager in the Department of Pediatrics to provide operational and clinical leadership for neonatal research activities conducted in the NICU and Developmental Assessment Clinic. The role oversees research nursing, regulatory, and data management staff, manages study startup through closeout, and ensures compliance with SOPs, GCPs, and applicable regulations.

The position offers multiple levels with pay determined by department and budget

Qualifications

• Utah Licensed Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years providing direct care in pediatrics, mother-baby, or neonatal intensive care.
• A minimum of 4 years in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Direct/Manage/Supervise the organization’s clinical research operations including research coordination, monitoring, interviewing, and patient services.
• Develop research studies and create standards and guidelines for clinical research services and programs, monitoring adherence to protocols.
• Ensure clinical research strategies, policies, and procedures are maintained.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, GCPs, and all applicable regulations.
• Prepare reports and keep upper-level management informed of progress and problems.
• Lead and Manage Neonatal Clinical Research Operations.
• Provide direct leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for a team of research nurses, regulatory personnel, and data management staff.
• Monitor team workload, staffing resources, and study assignments to ensure appropriate coverage for active and anticipated research projects.
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource for research staff and investigators, providing guidance regarding study implementation and protocol requirements.
• Maintain research coverage by performing clinical research activities as needed within the NICU and affiliated clinical programs.
• Participate in rotational weekend coverage, as required by study protocols or operational needs.
• Lead and facilitate research-related meetings with investigators, collaborators, sponsors, and divisional leadership to support program objectives and operational effectiveness.
• Direct Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trial Activities
• Provide oversight of all administrative, clinical, and operational activities associated with industry-sponsored clinical trials from study feasibility through closeout.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for study sponsors, CROs, and collaborating institutions.
• Collaborate with investigators, research administration, and finance personnel to evaluate study feasibility, negotiate budgets, and allocate resources.
• Facilitate study startup activities, including protocol review, operational planning, regulatory submissions, and study-specific training.
• Ensure study procedures are integrated into routine clinical workflows within the NICU and associated clinical settings.
• Oversee study conduct to ensure compliance with protocol requirements, sponsor expectations, institutional policies, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor enrollment, protocol adherence, study timelines, and data quality throughout the study lifecycle.
• Prepare and distribute study metrics, operational reports, and research updates to investigators and leadership.
• Coordinate study closeout activities and ensure completion of all required documentation and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee Investigator-Initiated Research Studies
• Provide operational and regulatory leadership for investigator-initiated studies to support development of neonatal research.
• Collaborate with principal investigators in protocol development, study design, and operational planning.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of research documents, study manuals, regulatory submissions, and study-specific procedures.
• Coordinate required institutional and regulatory reviews, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Provide guidance regarding study implementation, participant recruitment strategies, and protocol execution.
• Support grant submissions through development of research budgets, operational plans, and study resource projections.
• Monitor study progress and identify opportunities to improve compliance, efficiency, and participant enrollment.

Job description

Research Nurse Manager

Job Summary

The Division of Neonatology has an immediate opening for a Research Nurse Manager, in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine. The Research Nurse Manager provides operational and clinical leadership for neonatal research activities conducted within the NICU and Developmental Assessment Clinic. This position manages research nursing, regulatory, and data management staff; oversees study startup, conduct, and closeout activities; ensures compliance within institutional and regulatory requirements; and collaborates with investigators, sponsors, and clinical partners to support a robust neonatal research portfolio.

This position is posted at multiple job levels. Each level has distinct qualifications, responsibilities, which will be evaluated during the selection process. Final placement, including the associated pay rate, will be determined based on business needs and budget considerations.

Department Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

Benefits Summary

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent healthcare coverage at affordable rates (see the SummaryComparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Employee Health Requirements

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Direct/Manage/Supervise the organization’s clinical research operations including research coordination, monitoring, interviewing, and patient services. Develop research studies and create standards and guidelines for clinical research services and programs, monitoring adherence to protocols. Ensure clinical research strategies, policies, and procedures are maintained. Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and all applicable regulations. Prepare reports and keep upper-level management informed of progress and problems.

1. Lead and Manage Neonatal Clinical Research Operations

• Provide direct leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for a team of research nurses, regulatory personnel, and data management staff.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, annual performance evaluations, and professional development planning for research personnel.
• Monitor team workload, staffing resources, and study assignments to ensure appropriate coverage for active and anticipated research projects.
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource for research staff and investigators, providing guidance regarding study implementation and protocol requirements.
• Maintain research coverage by performing clinical research activities as needed within the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and affiliated clinical programs.
• Participate in rotational weekend coverage, as required by study protocols or operational needs.
• Lead and facilitate research-related meetings with investigators, collaborators, sponsors, and divisional leadership to support program objectives and operational effectiveness.

2. Direct Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trial Activities

• Provide oversight of all administrative, clinical, and operational activities associated with industry-sponsored clinical trials from study feasibility through closeout.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for study sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and collaborating institutions.
• Collaborate with investigators, research administration, and finance personnel to evaluate study feasibility, negotiate budgets, and allocate resources.
• Facilitate study startup activities, including protocol review, operational planning, regulatory submissions, and study-specific training.
• Ensure study procedures are effectively integrated into routine clinical workflows within the NICU and associated clinical settings.
• Oversee study conduct to ensure compliance with protocol requirements, sponsor expectations, institutional policies, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor enrollment, protocol adherence, study timelines, and data quality throughout the study lifecycle.
• Prepare and distribute study metrics, operational reports, and research updates to investigators and leadership.
• Coordinate study closeout activities and ensure completion of all required documentation and regulatory obligations.

3. Oversee Investigator-Initiated Research Studies

• Provide operational and regulatory leadership for investigator-initiated studies to support the development and successful implementation of innovative neonatal research.
• Collaborate with principal investigators in protocol development, study design, and operational planning.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of research documents, study manuals, regulatory submissions, and study-specific procedures.
• Coordinate required institutional and regulatory reviews, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Provide guidance regarding study implementation, participant recruitment strategies, and protocol execution.
• Support grant submissions through development of research budgets, operational plans, and study resource projections.
• Monitor study progress and identify opportunities to improve compliance, efficiency, and participant enrollment.

4. Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Quality Management

• Establish and maintain systems that promote regulatory compliance, research integrity, participant safety, and operational excellence across the research portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and maintain research policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistent with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) requirements, FDA regulations, sponsor requirements, and applicable institutional policies.
• Oversee audit readiness activities and coordinate sponsor, regulatory, and institutional monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• Investigate protocol deviations, compliance concerns, and corrective action plans as necessary.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance research quality, efficiency, and participant safety.
• Monitor research quality metrics and recommend operational improvements to support program objectives.

5. Support Strategic Research Program Development

• Partner with divisional leadership to advance the growth, sustainability, and strategic direction of the neonatal research program.
• Collaborate with investigators and leadership to identify research growth opportunities and resource needs.
• Assist with budget planning, staffing projections, and operational forecasting for the research program.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and program metrics to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for research personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving clinical research regulations, industry standards, and best practices and ensure dissemination of relevant updates to the research team.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote successful research partnerships and program development.

The following job levels and associated pay rates will be considered based on job placement. Final placement, including the corresponding pay rate, will be determined by the department in alignment with business needs and budget considerations.

Senior Supervisor, Clinical Research

Coordinates and leads daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assists with management decisions and activities. Working knowledge of team function within the organization. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. This is a Senior Supervisor-Level position in the Management track. Job Code: MZ6492 Grade: M19 Expected Pay Range: $86,773 to $106,901.

Manager, Clinical Research

First-level manager. Manages the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. This is a Manager-Level position in the Management track. Job Code: MZ6493 Grade: M20 Expected Pay Range: $95,450 to $117,591.

Senior Manager, Clinical Research

Second-level manager. Manages the activities of first-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. This is a Senior Manager-Level position in the Management track. Job Code: MZ6494 Grade: M21 Expected Pay Range: $104,995 to $129,350.

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Senior Supervisor, Clinical Research

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Manager, Clinical Research

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Senior Manager, Clinical Research

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Utah Licensed Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years providing direct care in pediatrics, mother-baby, or neonatal intensive care.
• A minimum of 4 years in clinical research.

The Department will screen applicants according to the identified preferences.

Requisition Number

PRN46194B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m., except when scheduled to work or be on call over a weekend. Weekends and hours may vary based on operational needs. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Department

00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

Depends on Experience

Close Date

12/11/2026