Full-Time
Clinical Research Manager
Hematology and Oncology
Updated on 9/3/2026
Deadline 2/14/27
University of Chicago
Private research university in Chicago, IL
Compensation Overview
$90k - $130k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
Category
 Biology & Biotech (1) |
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Required Skills
Medical Terminology
Financial analysis
Quality Assurance (QA)
Data Analysis
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Requirements
- A college or university degree in a related field is required.
- At least 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline is required.
- The role requires knowledge and skills developed through relevant professional experience.
- The role requires understanding of clinical research regulations, institutional policies, and federal research organizations’ roles in regulating human research participation.
- The role requires understanding of Institutional Review Board submission and review processes.
- The role requires knowledge of principal investigator, research team member, sponsor, contract research organization, and regulatory authority responsibilities in clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Direct a program or research office.
- Conduct research in the area of expertise.
- Collaborate with researchers on long-range research project plans.
- Oversee the development and progress of research projects.
- Investigate, modify, and apply new procedures, techniques, and technology applications.
- Establish goals, operating procedures, practices, and guidelines.
- Establish, monitor, and control project budgets.
- Participate as a skilled individual contributor and/or researcher in collaboration with research faculty and personnel.
- Prepare grant and funding applications.
- Manage financial, personnel, planning, compliance, and administrative aspects of research projects.
- Oversee research data collection and analysis.
- Coordinate studies from subject screening through completion, including recruitment, informed consent, research data collection, and protocol adherence.
- Protect patient and data confidentiality by securing research data and personal health information.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Identify and explain the responsibilities of principal investigators, research team members, sponsors, contract research organizations, and regulatory authorities in clinical trials.
- Supervise researchers and research support staff.
- Plan and manage the protocol review process for clinical trials, including protocol receipt, review coordination, committee meetings, and clinical research conferences.
- Advise on development of training programs for new and existing staff, affiliates, and partners.
- Monitor federal regulatory agency requirements for clinical research training and ensure training compliance.
- Provide project management, data management, and clinical monitoring support for sponsored, grant-funded, multi-site, and investigator-initiated trials.
- Act as a liaison among clinical sites, the Clinical Trials Office, and sponsors or agencies to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance.
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and management to Clinical Research Coordinators.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Supervisory skills are preferred.
- A background in a leadership role is preferred.
- Research certification, such as Graham School Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance, SoCRA, or ACRP, is preferred.
- Proficiency in monitoring and auditing clinical research trials for compliance and billing accuracy, including site monitoring, quality assurance, and creating monitoring plans, is preferred.
- Working knowledge of managing research projects is preferred.
- Ability to develop a research program and work strategically with principal investigators is preferred.
- Experience leading operational and financial analysis of studies or program performance is preferred.
- Ability to read and understand clinical trial protocols is preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures is preferred.
- Knowledge of grant and contract administration is preferred.
- Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology is preferred.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice is preferred.
- Ability to develop a program and team is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills are preferred.
- Ability to identify funding sources is preferred.
The University of Chicago is a private research university founded in 1890 in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. It comprises the College, graduate divisions, and professional schools across a broad range of disciplines.
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