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Title: Clinical Research Program Manager

Org Unit: Neurological Surgery

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $86,200.00 - $97,900.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Works directly with research departments and one-on-one with faculty members to facilitate completion of necessary regulatory and compliance processes surrounding active and growing clinical research portfolio.

This role provides a public facing role to the research community through a customer focused lens. The overarching goal is to help support senior faculty, improve communication, streamline processes, and provide education and training.

Job Responsibilities

+ Builds relationships with faculty members and research departments as a trusted advisor.

+ Identifies researcher challenges with the IRB and other approvals and liaises with the IRB to improve processes.

+ Supports the improvement of committee workflow and communication.

+ Supports the definition of metrics and data collection to measure progress.

+ Supports the establishments of pan-institutional reliance agreements.

+ Develops policy and processes for when sIRB can be used. Negotiates rates and deliverables.

+ Works with senior leadership to develop templates and educational activities for the clinical research community.

+ Works with faculty on a one-on-one basis to provide education and training to facilitate planned research.

+ Troubleshoots errors or mistakes throughout the approval process.

+ Works with the leadership team to complete the AAHRPP accreditation.

+ Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Undergraduate degree in science, healthcare or related field.

Approximately 4-5 years experience working in a research or academic environment.

Approximately 1-2 years experience working with an IRB or other regulatory bodies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

+ Comfortable with public speaking and engaging community members.

+ Ability to establish collaborative working relationships and in managing multiple projects and deadlines.

+ Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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