Senior Clinical Project Manager

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Translational Science Institute is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager responsible for overseeing clinical trials at the TRIAD Center. The manager will ensure regulatory compliance, data quality, and patient safety while managing a clinical research team.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of management experience, strong communication skills, and a background in cardiovascular research. This full-time position is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and comes with a robust support structure.

The university is committed to an inclusive environment, offering accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years management experience in clinical trials.
• 5+ years of experience managing and training clinical research staff.
• 5+ years of experience conducting cardiovascular research studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical trial conduct including regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Coordinate oversight of clinical research studies across multiple sites.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Management experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Clinical trial management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's, Ph.D or M.D

Tools

Regulatory compliance guidelines

CITI training certificates

Job description

The Senior Clinical Project Manager is responsible for the management of all aspects of clinical trial conduct at the TRIAD Center including regulatory compliance, patient safety, data quality and personnel management. The ideal candidate will have proven senior management experience with excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Under the direction of the Center Director and Associate Director, this person will be independently manage , coordinate , and provide oversight of clinical research study conduct across multiple research studies and trials at multiple clinical sites. In addition, this person will serve in a key management and administrative role for all clinical research projects conducted at the TRIAD Center through the management of the clinical research team and ensuring compliance with established protocols, study timelines as well as institutional, local, and federal requirements.

The Clinical research Project Manager is required to have an advanced knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations. In addition, the Clinical research Project Manager will support the development of research projects including proposal applications, scientific study design, IRB protocols, budgets, contracts, personnel recruitment, hiring, and training, as well as reports on expenses, progress, and effort in collaboration with the Associate Director. The Clinical research Project Manager will work closely with superiors and executive-level management to define strategic goals for the Center as well as develop and implement operational plans in order to achieve said goals. Furthermore, the candidate will develop, oversee, and maintain relationships with Institutional Review Board, internal and external investigators, other personnel at external clinical sites, funding sponsors, vendors, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Working and in-depth knowledge of FDA, ICH GCP, and other regulatory compliance guidelines

Working and in-depth knowledge of federal regulations and IRB procedures

Working and in-depth knowledge of IRB submission process and requirements

Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities

Outstanding negotiation, communication and people skills

In depth knowledge of diverse operations functions and principles (e.g., resource management, finance)

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed

Ability to acquire and maintain all required CITI training certificates

Ability to acquire and maintain credentialing at all required institutions including Tulane Medical Center, University Medical Center, Touro Infirmary, East Jefferson Hospital

Proven track record of successful clinical trial management including history of overseeing clinical research studies that are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUATION AND EXPERIENCE

At least three (3) years management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Masters’s, Ph.D or M.D

5+ years of experience managing and training clinical research staff

5+ years of experience conducting cardiovascular research studies

Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or ACRP) OR Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP through the Society of Clinical Research Associates or SoCRA ) is strongly desired.

Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred

Proven ability to plan and manage operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity

Outstanding organizational, negotiation, communication, and leadership, and people skills demonstrated by previous professional success

Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Identification 823
• Job Category Health Service Operations
• Posting Date 05/19/2026, 02:27 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department SOM Medicine - Tulane Research Innovation for Arrhythmia Discoveries (TRIAD)