Manager-Clinical Research

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Job Requisition R

Job Category Research

Organization SOM-Peds-Neonatology-Mgr Research Operations

Location/s Main Campus Jackson

Job Title Manager-Clinical Research

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination, management, and day-to-day execution of all clinical trials and research projects conducted in the clinical research program. Responsibilities include supervision of personnel; documentation, standardization, and evaluation of clinical procedures and protocols; and coordination of compliance activities.

Education And Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in research operations or clinical trial coordination, including one (1) year in a supervisory role.

Certifications, Licenses, Or Registration Required

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Clinical Research Coord (CCRC) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, and quality assurance regulations. Superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with patients, physicians, staff, study sponsors, UMMC administrators, and federal regulators. Strong knowledge of computer systems, tools and programs. Self-motivated and self-directed; demonstrated ability to lead a clinical team.

• Assumes responsibility for all aspects of study recruitment, enrollment, completion of all study visits for eligible participants. Conducts operational clinic procedures and trains staff to conduct procedures according to study protocol, GCP, FDA and OSHA regulations.
• Establishes clinic goals and assesses progress toward goals; maximizes effective utilization of staff and resources.
• Assures confidentiality of study documents and oversees research participant follow-up and referrals.
• Monitors study budgets and billings to insure adequacy of funds and compliance with UMMC policies and federal regulations.
• Collaborates with investigators and directors to meet study objectives and resolve problems related to study budget, data, or activities. Interacts with study sponsors, regulatory agencies, and UMMC compliance department on behalf of the study.
• Prepares standard operating procedures and policies for the study/program and oversees the implementation of those policies. Oversees completion/submission of IRB documents, progress reports, and other study deliverables.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Time Type Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt Yes

Pay Class Salary

FTE %: 100

Work Shift Day

Benefits Eligibility Grant Funded:
Yes

Job Posting Date 01/27/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): 01/29/2026