Clinical Research Project Manager, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine, Stroke

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As the Trial Project Manager of this NIH/NINDS-funded study, SISTER (Treatment with Endovascular Intervention for Stroke Patients with Existing Disability), the candidate will facilitate the coordination of a national, multicenter, randomized clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel clot dissolving medication within NIH StrokeNet. Approximately 40 US sites will enroll 300 participants. This unique study aims to bring forward a breakthrough acute stroke treatment. This treatment has the potential to drastically expand the number of stroke patients that are able to receive a life and disability saving acute stroke treatments. The appropriate candidate will have extensive clinical trial study coordination experience. Experience with clinical trials involving drug and the FDA is a plus. Salary is commensurate with the role.

• This person will work closely with national PIs on clinical and data coordination and share responsibilities for management of the performance sites.
• This person will assist the study PIs at the University of Cincinnati in broad oversight of all administrative aspects of the trial such as communication with the NIH StrokeNet’s single Institutional Review Board, the National Coordinating Center, and the National Data Management Center. 
• Specific jobs, in partnership with the StrokeNet National Coordinating Center Project Manager, will include coordination of site startup activities, providing regulatory assistance to the sites for single IRB process; developing and delivering site protocol training for study specific procedures; helping with central pharmacy with planning of drug shipping and stocking; scheduling and leading site readiness calls; helping to plan national investigator and coordinator meetings; coordinating meetings with the scientific advisory board; contributing to the ongoing monitoring of recruitment and retention; posting trial development on clinical trials.gov; and assisting with other ongoing communication with sites, including newsletters and webinars, and NIH about all aspects of study as requested.
• This person will also share responsibility for creation and maintenance of the trial manual of procedures, and safety monitoring tasks.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Five (5) years related experience.

• Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification.

• Sitting - Continuously

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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