Clinical Trials Manager

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages the financial, regulatory, patient management, and human resources functions associated with conducting clinical trials.
• Typically supervises a staff of 2 - 5 employees.
• Trains new clinical trials staff. Tracks enrollment, sponsor payments, and salary.
• Provides leadership in business development.
• Assists residents in preparing research projects by facilitating IRB submissions and protocol writing.
• Responsible for preparing NIH proposals and routing through the system.
• Assists in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS

• In collaboration with principal investigator(s), oversee the implementation and supervision of multi-site clinical trials and surveillance funded by federal and industry sponsors.
• Manage the contractual funding process with the sponsors and Emory financial team.
• Coordinate with regulatory and clinical research teams at participating sites to facilitate effective study start-up, enrollment, and retention as outlined by study protocols.
• Serve as a leadership hub, providing guidance to study teams across multiple sites.
• Manage communications with stakeholders and assess progress toward study goals throughout the contractual period.
• Collaborate with local site teams to assess personnel needs and provide supervision and support as required.
• Develop clinical trial protocols and summary reports.
• Lead internal projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years experience in clinical trials, two of which are in the clinical area.
• A master's degree and four years of experience in clinical trials, one of which is in the clinical area will be considered equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–7 years of experience in clinical trial management, preferably in diverse roles across different studies.
• Proven program management experience, particularly in multi-site, multi-department, or multi-organization collaborations.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations, sponsor requirements, and compliance standards.
• Experience in budgeting, financial oversight, and grant proposal preparation.
• Postgraduate education demonstrating the ability to plan, organize, and execute research projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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