Clinical Research Manager, Education, UC Cancer Center

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the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more
than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000
living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research
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key contributors to UC’s success.

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 and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the
world of medicine every day.

A full-time Clinical Research Manager position is
available in the UC Cancer Center at the University of Cincinnati
College of Medicine. The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center
(UCCC) Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is an institutional resource
within the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UC
Health that provides administrative, operational, and data
management support for cancer clinical trials conducted by UC
Investigators. The Clinical Research Manager (Education) leads the
development, implementation, and evaluation of education and
training programs for CTO personnel and other professionals engaged
in human-subjects research, including clinical research
coordinators, data personnel, regulatory and quality assurance
staff, investigators, and other clinical staff. The position
applies expert knowledge of clinical research practices and
regulations to promote compliant, consistent, and safe
implementation of Phase I-IV oncology clinical trials across
disease sites. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision
of the UCCC CTO Quality Assurance Manager and works collaboratively
with the UCCC CTO Administrative Director and CTO Medical Director,
Clinical Research Managers, QA team members, and other departmental
and institutional stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and evaluate oncology research orientation

& training programs for CTO personnel promoting the use of
hands-on simulations, team-based multidisciplinary practices and
utilizing multiple adult-learner focused strategies.

• Independently design, coordinate, implement and evaluate a

variety of formal continuing education programs for research
personnel based on identified learning needs, emerging trends in
research, regulatory changes, quality findings, and new or revised
processes and practices, etc.

• Design, implement, maintain, and evaluate educational platforms

and metric-capture systems including Canvas and REDCap to meet CTO
educational and training needs and initiatives.

• Prepare and present reports on educational initiatives, learner

outcomes, and training metrics for internal and external
stakeholders.

• Coordinate the CTO Process Improvement Committee (PIC) ensuring

all proposed changes or new policies, workflows, SOPs or other
procedural documents are reviewed per the PIC Charter.

• Develop, implement and maintain repositories for all internal

CTO policies, workflows and SOPs, including processes for routine
review, accuracy verification, staff training, acknowledgment, and
renewal.

• Provide in-person instruction in clinical settings on research

best practices and departmental expectations for research staff and
clinicians.

• Provide training and guidance to CTO Preceptors and evaluate

effectiveness of Preceptors (adjusting assignments as needed) in
collaboration with Clinical Research Managers.

• Mentor and assist new employees in assimilating successfully

into the CTO, ensuring timely communication of any issues to the
employee’s direct supervisor and providing required/directed
continuing education as applicable in collaboration with the direct
supervisor.

• Provide research role-specific training to researcher

physicians and APPs external to the department as needed. Includes
coordination of Fellows and/or Resident research rotations within
the CTO.

• Coordinate obtaining continuing education credits for

continuing education offerings through professional societies
(e.g., SOCRA, ACRP, RAPS, etc.)

• Oversee adherence and provide guidance related to all relevant

internal/external SOPs, policies, and workflows, Good Clinical
Practice, and FDA regulations.

• Holds leadership roles in Departmental or Institutional

committees relating to clinical research compliance and/or
education.

• Provides daily management/supervision to the clinical research

education team.

• Assists CTO leadership and QA Manager in developing strategic

planning goals and initiatives for clinical research education,
quality, compliance, and workforce development.

• Other job duties as needed to support the education and

training initiatives of the CTO.

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 Trainings/Certifications

• N/A

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.
• Experience in oncology clinical research.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

skills with ability to maintain effective communication with
internal employees, managers, investigators, and stakeholders as
needed.

• Strong analysis and independent problem-solving

skills.

• Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional

manner.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and drive results with a high

emphasis on quality.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a

team.

• Previous supervisory or management

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:

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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you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment
eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of
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