Innovations Project Manager

Job Summary:

CU Innovations is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Innovations Project Manager. The Innovations Project Manager will serve as an internal primary point of contact and coordinator across the full project team as a client key point of contact on contract and deliverables. The Innovations Project Manager will work collaboratively with Innovators, Business Development, Licensing and Ventures, and industry partners to manage project milestones and timelines, and ensure work teams are appropriately connected to project tasks. 

In addition to the aforementioned duties, the Innovations Project Manager will also lead multiple cross-functional teams to execute clinical research studies that evaluate whether new treatments, such as digital health applications or medical devices, are safe and effective.  This role will serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator for the clinical research project team at CU Innovations and will act as the key point of contact for external partners on contracts and deliverables.  The Innovations Project Manager will work collaboratively with innovators, the Director of Business Development, and the clinical research projects team to manage project budgets and ensure resources are appropriately allocated to project tasks

The ideal candidate for this role must be a results-driven, detail-oriented individual with a deep understanding of clinical research processes, regulatory compliance, and effective and strong communication skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, implement and build project plans through proven project management tools while ensuring scope of deliverables, timelines and budget are met.
• Maintain a detailed and accurate project tracker that is available to all team members, including team calendars of meetings, notes, supporting materials and other items relevant to the project.
• Serve as lead for meetings, including scheduling meetings, distributing meeting invites, developing agendas, leading discussions, distributing summaries and actions items, providing necessary follow-up and tracking of tasks.
• Triage and prioritize information and questions flowing to, across and out from the team.
• Leverage creative problem-solving skills to ensure that project team, including subcontractors, stays connected and updated on team & client activities and developments.
• Identify and implement ways to improve and streamline internal processes, including developing new internal or programmatic process policies as needed.
• Prepare client reporting deliverables (e.g. monthly and end of phase reports, requested documentation, etc.).
• Support the selection and enrollment process for clinical research study subjects, including help in determining how many people will participate and criteria for involvement.
• Support the evaluation of research data, including recording and reporting on outcomes & findings.
• Partner with physicians, other clinicians, and administrative leaders to define project scope, timetables, goals, and tactics to build an overall project plan with defined accountabilities.
• Monitor and document project progress, addressing plan deviations with Executive Sponsor(s), project champion, and team members to re-align team efforts with the plan or to adjust the formal plan where necessary to acknowledge unanticipated issues.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

CU Innovations is working with researchers and clinicians to discover new treatment options, medical devices and innovative technologies to improve the lives and outcomes of patients. CU Innovations works directly with researchers, clinicians and external partners at the University of Colorado, and staff at UCHealth and at Children’s Hospital Colorado to commercialize their innovations. It is our mission to enable commercialization through the best route for a given technology and ensure that technologies can benefit patients.

CU Innovations is a fast-paced department looking for individuals excited to roll up their sleeves to do hands on problem solving that contributes directly to the organization’s goals and vision. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes by facilitating the success of cutting-edge clinical studies. 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications : 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in project management, business administration, healthcare administration or another related field. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• Four or more years of experience in project management, for delivering assigned projects within time, scope, and cost. 

Condition of Employment:

• CU Innovations is seeking to fill this role as 0.75 FTE (Part-Time) – 1.00 FTE (Full-Time).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A master’s degree (or other advanced degree) from an accredited institution in project management, clinical research management, business administration, healthcare administration or another related field
• Six or more years of experience in project management, for delivering assigned projects within time, scope, and cost.
• Experience working with a CRM and project management tools.
• Experience working in the healthcare industry or with clinical trials management.
• Project Management certification (PMP preferred).

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution, including strong skills in communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Detail and results oriented, with excellent time management and verbal & written communication skills as the central liaison for clients and stakeholders within assigned projects.
• Emotional intelligence and ability to facilitate working with diverse groups of staff members and research participants at all levels.
• Adaptability and interest in staying up-to-date with new tools in healthcare technology and data analytics and ability pivot to new procedures that incorporate artificial intelligence and other advances.
• Dedicated to ensuring data accuracy and policy compliance.
• Analytical skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to establish and lead procedures that align with best practices.
• A proven track record of successful project management, with the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage all work streams and deliverables.
• Ability to adapt to shifting deliverable deadlines, client demands and a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with a team and clients, and to think creatively about achieving balance between needs of a team and expectations of clients.
• Ability to track work across multiple projects.
• Experience in risk mitigation and issue resolution, including proactively identifying and mitigating risks and resolve/document issues in real-time.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.     Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Lindley Pagels – [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 1, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as *$68,463-$79,359 (*salary range reflects a 1.00 FTE position ).

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125  

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .