Research Manager

Clinical Research Operations Director - GCC

Location: Augusta, GA (Augusta University) – Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912;
Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts, screening potential participants, conducting study procedures (blood draws, specimen preparation), reading lab results, collecting and entering study data, and preparing and maintaining documents.

• Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials
  • Review study protocols, primary disease category, investigational drug information
  • Familiarity with all study requirements
  • Communicate and arrange with departments (radiology, laboratory, pathology, scheduling)
  • Set up studies according to sponsor and IRB policies
  • Adapt studies for amendments and extensions
• Recruitment of Subjects
  • Familiarity with inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • Prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators
  • Prepare advertisements for institutional approval
  • Prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual
  • Liaison between referral sources and Principal Investigator
  • Screen patients for inclusion/exclusion criteria and verify informed consent
• Conduct of Study
  • Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests, and procedures
  • Dispense investigational drugs per protocol
  • Obtain laboratory samples, vital signs, perform ECGs when required, and assist physician with physical examinations
  • Conduct Good Clinical Practices
• Medical Management
  • Assess patient’s general health
  • Accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB
  • Notify Principal Investigator of patient’s condition and assist with adverse event management
  • Schedule necessary follow‑up procedures for resolution of adverse events
• Study Documentation & CRF Completion
  • Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents
  • Ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures/tests and study information
  • Accurately complete source documents
  • Work with data coordinators to complete case report forms and other data entry
  • Enter patient information into On Core
• Reports & Financial Documentation
  • Complete all reports, including the annual study continuation report required by IRB and submit Investigational New Drug forms
• Performs Other Duties As Needed
  • Perform related work as required

• Ph.D. from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one year directly applicable experience and prior supervisory experience
• Or Master’s degree with a minimum of five years progressive grant management, resources management, and quality assurance program development experience with prior supervisory experience
• Or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight years progressive grant management, resources management, and quality assurance program development experience with prior supervisory experience

• Education in a health‑related field or life sciences with ten years experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility;
  Oncology Nurse Certification
• Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry‑sponsored projects, and investigator‑initiated studies

• Maintain confidentiality
• Detail‑oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

• Shift: Days/M-F (work outside normal business hours likely required for an exempt level position)
• Pay Band: B12
• Salary Range: $62,300 – $75,000 annually (commensurate with qualifications within the established range)
• Recruitment Period: 12/8/25 - Until Filled
• Benefits: health, dental, life insurance;
  Teachers Retirement or Optional Retirement Plan; vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance available after 6 months of employment.

• All selected candidates must pass a background check review prior to starting with Augusta University
• Credit check required for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage, if applicable
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