Clinical Research Manager, Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation
for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing
cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and
clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health
academic healthcare system, the College of Medicine’s doctors and
faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The
Department of Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned
faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical
practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati
College of Medicine?

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,
Department of Surgery, Section of Transplant Surgery is seeking a
Clinical Research Manager to plan, organize, and execute multiple
interdisciplinary clinical research programs. Duties are primarily
focused within one or more areas of the clinical research
spectrum.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the implementation of clinical research studies,

including adherence to SOPs, Good Clinical Practice, and FDA
regulations as applicable. Work on contracts. Assist leadership in
developing strategic planning goals and initiatives for clinical
research. Contribute to protocol design and logistics. Work with
study sponsors, IRB, and other regulatory offices for timely
submission of relevant documents.

• Interact on a daily basis with the research team and

principal investigator to ensure all protocol requirements are
met.

• Liaise and work efficiently in collaboration with the

other research and business personnel in the Department to ensure
adequate financial accounting regarding clinical research projects,
including invoice submission, budget development, and fiscal
reconciliation.

• Provide daily management/supervision to the clinical

research staff to promote maximum enrollment, safe participation
and exemplary conduct, and generation of accurate and complete data
of the clinical research activities.

• Serve as an informational and referral resource for the

research community.

• Continually evaluate research processes for compliance

and efficiency within the department and the university and
contribute ideas for improvement.

• Mitigate risk through working with physicians/faculty,

business analysts, legal and the Office of Clinical Research. Work
with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and
business/financial risk.

• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and

non-exempt research staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance
evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off,
etc.).

• Perform related research duties based on departmental

need. This job description may be modified based on Department
need.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other

specialized training can be used in lieu of education
requirement.

Required Experience

• Five (5) years related experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area

of clinical specialization.

• SoCRA or ACRP certification.
• Masters in Clinical Research.
• IRB and Regulatory submission experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

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eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of
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