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Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington’s Department of Emergency Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Operations Program Manager (Research Coordinator 4) to provide strategic and operational leadership for the department’s clinical trials portfolio.

With a workforce of over 200 and 85+ faculty members engaged in research, teaching, and patient care, the department maintains a rapidly growing research enterprise spanning multiple clinical sites.

This position serves as the department’s senior administrative leader for clinical trials operations, overseeing the infrastructure, personnel, and systems that support human subjects research. The Program Manager develops and implements departmental strategies to ensure compliance, optimize efficiency, and promote research growth in alignment with institutional goals.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, builds and empowers high-performing teams, anticipates operational needs, and develops sustainable systems that enable long-term research success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership and Strategic Planning (25%)

+ Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the department’s clinical trials program, including planning, staffing, and infrastructure development.

+ Serve as the primary administrative lead for clinical research operations and advise department leadership on policy, compliance, and process improvements.

+ Develop and implement standardized operating procedures, tools, and workflows to support consistent, high-quality research practices across sites.

+ Identify opportunities for program growth, resource optimization, and collaboration across departments and external research networks.

+ Represent the department on institutional research committees and working groups focused on clinical trials management and compliance.

Staff and Team Management (25%)

+ Oversee a multidisciplinary team of research professionals, including research coordinators, study assistants, and regulatory specialists.

+ Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff and subordinate supervisors, setting clear expectations and ensuring accountability for performance and professional development.

+ Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives to support workforce growth and retention.

+ Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and learning-oriented team culture that promotes research excellence.

Operational Oversight and Compliance (25%)

+ Maintain strategic oversight of all departmental clinical trials to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.

+ Develop and manage departmental policies for human subjects protection, data integrity, and audit readiness.

+ Oversee IRB submissions, renewals, and modifications, ensuring consistent and accurate regulatory documentation.

+ Serve as the department’s primary point of contact for internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

+ Partner with the Office of Research and UWHR to interpret new regulatory or policy changes and implement required updates.

Fiscal and Resource Management (15%)

+ Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking for the department’s clinical trials portfolio.

+ Monitor study budgets and ensure fiscal compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.

+ Collaborate with finance and grants management teams to align staffing, contracts, and resources with program priorities.

+ Evaluate cost-efficiency and propose process improvements to enhance sustainability and accountability.

Faculty and Researcher Engagement (10%)

+ Serve as a senior liaison to principal investigators and faculty conducting clinical trials.

+ Partner with investigators to facilitate study start-up, regulatory approval, and operational implementation.

+ Support faculty with strategic planning for new research initiatives and funding opportunities.

+ Coordinate the Emergency Medicine Interdisciplinary Research Committee (EMIRC), overseeing reviews, feedback, and reporting of research proposals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

+ Master’s degree in health sciences, public health and four years of relevant experience.

_Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration._

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Previous clinical or nursing experience in emergency medicine, acute care, or critical care environments.

+ Experience collaborating with industry sponsors, contract research organizations, and federally funded networks.

+ Demonstrated success developing research operations systems or infrastructure at the program or departmental level.

+ At least five years of progressively responsible experience managing clinical trials or research programs, including supervision of staff and oversight of regulatory processes.

+ Demonstrated experience with program or departmental leadership in human subjects research.

+ Strong skills in organizational strategy, resource management, and team development.

+ Proven ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and institutional research policies.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$90,156.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$121,200.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.