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Department: 480502 - UHR UTS/UNC Partnership

Essential Job Duties:

The department has two overarching goals. The first goal is to increase understanding of how adverse posttraumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, pain, depression, and other somatic symptoms) develop after traumatic stress exposure (e.g., motor vehicle collision, military deployment, sexual assault). The second goal is to use this knowledge to develop and test interventions that prevent these outcomes. Our primary strategy to achieve these goals is to recruit and retain outstanding, talented, self-motivated staff, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty who are passionate about improving the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma. The department invites applications for a Clinical Research Manager to help advance this mission.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

The Clinical Research Manager will work under the direction of the Director, Managing Director, and Clinical Research Director on a broad range of duties related to planning, organizing, executing, and monitoring the implementation of new and existing trials and research initiatives. Additionally, the Research Manager is responsible for directing daily operations of research study management, and providing input on new research, administrative initiatives, and strategies. They provide supervision and oversight for staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The Clinical Research Program Manager will work under the direction of the Institute Director and Institute Managing Director and with other institute leaders to:

+ Oversee the planning, organization, execution, and monitoring of multi-site clinical trials and research initiatives.

+ Lead and mentor study teams providing supervision and professional development support.

+ Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, budget management, and process improvement at the institute level.

+ Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) standards, and other regulatory requirements.

+ Collaborate with faculty investigators, research staff, and external partners to advance the Institute’s mission.

This position will supervise and manage other staff and graduate and undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications:

+ Master’s or doctoral degree (or foreign degree equivalent) required.

+ Significant experience managing complex clinical research studies, preferably including FDA -regulated trials. Experience should include planning, organizing, executing, managing, and/or monitoring the implementation of new and existing research initiatives.

+ Experience with grant planning and submissions and budgets and development of study procedures.

+ Outstanding oral and written communication skills and analytic/problem-solving skills.

+ Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Substantial experience running and coordinating large multi-site studies (preferably clinical trials), and a clinical background as a social worker, nurse, or other health-related professional, OR an individual with a PhD and substantial research experience. Must have demonstrated a high level of coordination and organizational skills.

+ Supervisory experience, specifically supervising a large research study

+ Possess outstanding leadership skills

+ Possess strong analytic skills

+ Ability to manage work and data flow between project team members and external stakeholders

+ Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

+ Excellent problem-solving skills

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is a must to be successful in this position

Required license or certification:

N/A

Position Number: 48SM09

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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