Clinical Research Manager

Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment.

Manages patient/subject recruitment for multiple, simultaneous studies and identifies and enrolls patients into clinical trials utilizing appropriate enrollment standards. Oversees day-to-day implementation of study protocols/clinical trials as well as medical histories and lab values. Performs technical nursing duties and neuropsychological testing, responds to all medical emergencies, prepares accurate documentation for human research studies, and assists in the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication. Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.  

Manages patient/subject recruitment for multiple, simultaneous studies and identifies and enrolls patients into clinical trials utilizing appropriate enrollment standards. Oversees day-to-day implementation of study protocols/clinical trials as well as medical histories and lab values. Performs technical nursing duties and neuropsychological testing, responds to all medical emergencies, prepares accurate documentation for human research studies, and assists in the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication. Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.  

• Supervises staff, including hiring, distributing and reviewing work, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration. Manages work schedules and approves timecards. Provides professional development opportunities.
• Manages patient/subject recruitment for multiple, simultaneous studies. Identifies and enrolls patients into clinical trials. Reviews medical records and/or conducts physical exams for patient recruitment. Trains staff in enrollment standards.
• Oversees day-to-day implementation of study protocols/clinical trials, including determining eligibility based on protocol criteria, maintaining detailed and accurate records, dispensing medications, participant tracking, and retention of study participants.
• Responds to all medical emergencies occurring while participants are in clinical facility.
• Oversees and reviews medical histories and lab values. Evaluates adverse events/reactions and study outcomes; reports them accordingly.
• Performs technical nursing duties; obtains and processes human specimens; collects medical and psychosocial data; performs neuropsychological testing on study participants to ascertain cognitive status.
•Initiates informed consent discussions with potential study participants.
•Prepares appropriate documentation for human research studies; maintains approval from regulatory agencies.
• Prepares data, writes reports, and assists in the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication.
Provides formal instruction to clinicians, scientists, medical personnel, and research staff on the regulations and procedures for conducting clinical research. Interprets internal review board and federal regulations for conducting clinical research.
• Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.

• Supervises staff, including hiring, distributing and reviewing work, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration. Manages work schedules and approves timecards. Provides professional development opportunities.
• Manages patient/subject recruitment for multiple, simultaneous studies. Identifies and enrolls patients into clinical trials. Reviews medical records and/or conducts physical exams for patient recruitment. Trains staff in enrollment standards.
• Oversees day-to-day implementation of study protocols/clinical trials, including determining eligibility based on protocol criteria, maintaining detailed and accurate records, dispensing medications, participant tracking, and retention of study participants.
• Responds to all medical emergencies occurring while participants are in clinical facility.
• Oversees and reviews medical histories and lab values. Evaluates adverse events/reactions and study outcomes; reports them accordingly.
• Performs technical nursing duties; obtains and processes human specimens; collects medical and psychosocial data; performs neuropsychological testing on study participants to ascertain cognitive status.
•Initiates informed consent discussions with potential study participants.
•Prepares appropriate documentation for human research studies; maintains approval from regulatory agencies.
• Prepares data, writes reports, and assists in the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication.
Provides formal instruction to clinicians, scientists, medical personnel, and research staff on the regulations and procedures for conducting clinical research. Interprets internal review board and federal regulations for conducting clinical research.
• Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.