Clinical Research Project Manager, Division of Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine 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.

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases is recruiting a full time Clinical Research Project Manager.  This individual will actively participate, plan, and evaluate multiple, complex and/or multi-faceted research programs for one or more designated departments, programs, or central units. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.

• Manage all aspects of research program and clinical studies including education, teaching and training. Assist in planning, writing and implementing the clinical study’s goals and objectives.
• In conjunction with Principal Investigator (PI) or Director, interpret and apply current research findings in area of clinical specialty.
• In conjunction with PI and Director, report findings in professional journals and local, state, and national conferences. Edit abstracts and manuscripts.
• Develop and execute data management plans. Assist with development of analysis plans. Conduct basic analysis and interpret findings.
• Create, test, troubleshoot, and provide advanced maintenance for databases. 
• Act as a liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.
• Act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
• Prepare and submit research documentation (i.e. IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).
• Act as a resource for faculty and staff regarding contracts/budgets for industry and sponsored research. Serve as a referral resource.
• Work with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and business/financial risk. Mitigate risk through working with physicians/faculty, divisions, legal and/or other departments.
• Utilize skills to contribute to UC/UCPC strategic planning.
• Maintain budgets and contracts.
• Maintain clinicaltrial.gov records.
• Assist with creation of case report forms. 
• May serve as Principal Investigator on select research projects.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• 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.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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