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**Open Date** 07/18/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42573B

**Job Title** PS Manager, Clinical Research

**Working Title** PS Manager, Clinical Research

**Job Grade** G

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00213 - CVRTI

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 60700 to 115300

**Close Date** 12/01/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute ( CVRTI ) at the University of Utah is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to oversee and coordinate clinical research operations for our innovative Phase I first-in-human cBIN1 gene therapy trial in heart failure. This pivotal role is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the clinical trial—from regulatory oversight to operational execution—with a strong emphasis on patient safety, data integrity, and compliance. The ideal candidate will serve as a vital link between research teams, sponsors, clinical partners, and trial participants, ensuring the success of this groundbreaking gene therapy effort.

Responsibilities

+ Directs the planning, implementation, and management of the Phase I first-in-human cBIN1 gene therapy trial, aligning study activities with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulatory requirements.

+ Develops and oversees research policies and operational procedures specific to CVRTI’s early-phase gene therapy initiatives.

+ Manages internal and external communications, ensuring seamless coordination between CVRTI , clinical investigators, hospital units, CROs, and industry sponsors.

+ Monitors early-phase clinical trial performance metrics, ensures protocol adherence, and leads regular safety and quality reviews.

+ Develops and manages research budgets and ensures efficient resource allocation within the cBIN1 program.

+ Leads the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of clinical research staff supporting the trial.

+ Collaborates with CVRTI faculty and leadership to expand cardiovascular clinical research initiatives aligned with the Institute’s translational mission.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

+ 4–6 years of progressively responsible clinical research experience, preferably in cardiovascular or gene therapy settings.

+ Demonstrated experience with IND trials, FDA submissions, and managing multicenter or first-in-human studies is strongly preferred.

+ Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.

+ Master’s degree in clinical research, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field may be preferred.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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