Senior Policy & Program Lead, Clinical Research Training

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a capable staff professional to support CTSC Workforce Development initiatives, focusing on Foundational Skills and CRC Foundations programs. The role demands analytical thinking, program development, and strong coordination across teams.

The position supports instructional design, event coordination, and training delivery for staff, faculty, and trainees within a clinical research environment, with hybrid on-site and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years equivalent experience and training.
• Experience designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating instructor‑led, virtual, and asynchronous training programs for adult learners.
• Experience facilitating training sessions, workshops, presentations, and group learning activities for diverse learning audiences.
• Experience coordinating educational events, workshops, or training programs.
• Experience working in a clinical research environment, including knowledge of clinical research regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and research operations.
• Knowledge of common organization‑ or research‑specific computer application programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Analytical / problem‑solving skills.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound analyses.
• Ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes.
• Strong policy analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to develop engaging educational programs.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Program Development: Foundational Skills Program
• 40% - Program Development: Clinical Research Educational Programs
• 20% - Program Administration, Website and Written Materials

Skills

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Analytical/problem solving

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or four years equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Clinical research software

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a capable staff professional to support CTSC Workforce Development initiatives, focusing on Foundational Skills and CRC Foundations programs. The role demands analytical thinking, program development, and strong coordination across teams.

The position supports instructional design, event coordination, and training delivery for staff, faculty, and trainees within a clinical research environment, with hybrid on-site and remote work options.