Assistant Manager Clinical Research

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive experience and expertise in the overall planning, conduct and evaluation of clinical research. Provides leadership and oversight to the research program and team(s) incorporating mission focused principles of ethics, integrity, and collaboration and implementation. Serves as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff by promoting a smooth operation of clinical research. Responsible for preparation of budgetary reports and ensures billing and regulatory compliance standards are maintained. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Clinical Research Coordinator III and/or Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Assists in the management of the day-to-day functions of the research team.
• Utilizes critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive direction to clinical research personnel.
• Supervises research team, including hiring, terminating, and scheduling assignments to personnel; provides performance feedback/annual reviews.
• Onboards, educates, and trains new staff; serves as a point of reference for current research staff.
• Identifies problems and/or inconsistencies with personnel and study conduct and develops and implements corrective action plans.
• Provides higher level oversight and management of all phases of study/protocol lifecycle.
• May assist in the strategic planning of clinical research, including evaluation of the research team’s bandwidth for new trials and assessment of new protocols and subsequent assignment of the protocol to research staff.
• May order supplies needed for the research projects and research group.
• May assist in monitoring ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Patient care setting.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Lab/research equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Clinical Or Research (4 Years), Supervisory (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy experience/certification.
• SOCRA/ACRP certified.
• Familiarity with University systems.
• Effective working knowledge of investigator initiated, industry sponsored, and NIH funded multi-center trials of all phases.
• Knowledge of grant compliance and FDA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Clinical Research, Grant Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Intrapersonal Communication, Leadership, Oral Communications, Phlebotom