Clinical Research Supervisor

Overview

The position of Advanced Lung Disease Clinical Research Supervisor is responsible for the overall operational management of the UCSF Advanced Lung Disease Program’s clinical research activities. The programs are growing and require substantial management, leadership, and coordination across clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, and external sponsors (industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH).

Under the direction of the Director, ILD Program and the Director of Clinical Trials, ILD Program, the supervisor ensures CHR approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of multicenter clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts. The role requires expert, efficient integration of multiple complex programmatic activities and strong administrative leadership to maintain excellence in all program activities.

The final salary and offer components are subject to UC policy. Placement within the salary range depends on work experience and internal equity. For union-represented positions, salary placement follows the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range is $109,400 - $166,300 (Annual Rate).

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The Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine Program has a long history of clinical care, research, and training. We maintain active programs in lung development, international lung health, pulmonary immunology, genetics of pulmonary and allergic diseases, lung transplantation, microbial pathogenesis, airway diseases, acute lung injury, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary malignancies, and pulmonary health disparities. Our NIH training grant has remained funded since 1966, and our program has trained numerous leaders in medicine.

• Lead and coordinate the clinical research activities across multicenter trials (NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated studies, database management, and biorepository efforts.
• Ensure programmatic compliance, CHR approval, contract generation, approval and negotiation, and target enrollment for all studies.
• Provide leadership and supervision, ensuring safety, compliance, performance management, financial oversight, and contractual expertise.
• Collaborate with UCSF departments, industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain efficient administration of trials programs, recruitment strategies, and HR and financial functions relevant to clinical research.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five or more years of related experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• At least 3 years of clinical trial management experience or equivalent, including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
• Three to five years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.
• Ability to develop project plans, schedules, and motivate teams to meet deadlines; experience coordinating complex studies and recruitment strategies.
• Experience with audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.
• Experience with database software (e.g., MS Access, File Maker Pro).
• Knowledge of UCSF grant application procedures, personnel documentation, contracts generation, and CARE and UCSF subcontracting.
• Ability to analyze recruitment needs and adapt strategies for diverse patient pools.
• Knowledge of clinical research contracts, FDA regulations, visit structures, and related regulatory environments.
• Project management skills and HR/financial management capabilities for trials programs.
• Ability to develop and present financial analyses, budgets, and projections.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software and independent development of complex spreadsheets.
• Strong human resources management understanding and risk management capabilities for complex…