Details **Open Date** 11/30/2023 **Requisition Number** PRN37051B **Job Title** Pediatric Project Manager III **Working Title** Pediatric Project Manager III **Job Grade** F **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00850 - Pediatric Critical Care **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $47,600 to $84,249 **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Job Summary** **Job Summary** The Utah Data Coordinating Center ( DCC ) has an immediate opening for a Clinical Project Manager III . Come be part of the Utah DCC where we are the expert architects of mission-critical clinical research. This position offers opportunities to work with high functioning, cutting-edge teams that study, understand and improve multi-site research. Bring your background in strong clinical research, protocol development, regulatory and single IRB experience to the Utah DCC . Autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking skills are strongly encouraged. Our clinical project managers manage multicenter clinical trials for both pediatrics and adults, coordinate network consultations, and manage single IRB activities. As a Clinical Project Manager you are at the center of each research project through working directly with sites, investigators and researchers. The ability to manage local and virtual teams, collaborate with network participants is a must. In this role, you may support more than one research network and/or research project. Projects include pediatric emergency department trials funded by the PECARN Network (www.pecarn.org), the Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers ( NPMSC ) and the Guthy Jackson Charitable Foundation, a research network addressing Neuromyletis Optica. Our projects also include the NIH funded HEAL (Helping End Addiction Long Term) Pain Management Effectiveness Research Network ( ERN ). You may also support new, exciting, incoming research projects through our business development core. The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Clinical Project Managers and provides growth and professional development opportunities. To learn more about the Utah DCC visit**http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC** **The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:** + Excellent**health care coverage**at affordable rates + **14.2% retirement contributions**that vest immediately + Generous**paid leave time** + **11 paid Holidays**per year + **50% tuition reduction**for employee, spouse, and dependent children + **Flex spending accounts** + **Free transit**on most UTA services + Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel + Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at**www.hr.utah.edu/benefits** **Responsibilities** **Essential Functions** Assists network clinical investigators and research coordinators with the development of scientific research projects and oversees protocol development Works with investigators to design data collection tools and other data elements. Prepares, submits, and maintains regulatory documents and research correspondence Assesses quality patient safety issues related to the data and develops intervention plans as necessary Conducts site monitoring visits or assists with visits to clinical sites to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance, data quality, and patient safety Completes detailed reports of monitoring findings Analyzes and evaluates clinical data Licensed professionals may be assigned medical reviews Leads and mentors junior team members Assists Operations Leader with all orientation and training of new team members Must be able to perform the essential functions of level 1 and 2 Project Managers. **Problem Solving** This position makes independent decisions regarding data issues, study procedures and protocol issues as well as recognizing and resolving protocol deviations. It provides input on site performance, compliance and data quality. This position also makes recommendations for disciplinary action, which may result in a site monitoring visit, suspension or discontinuation of a study site. Determines when to involve Study Principal Investigator or DCC Principal Investigator about issues/concerns that arise at the study sites and develops methods to resolve data discrepancies. **Comments** Remote Work:This is a remote work position with the ability to travel and work in the office setting, as required. Certain meetings on campus and conferences may be required to attend in-person. This position requires expertise and interpretation of laws, federal regulations, ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practice guidelines to provide direction/guidance/supervision to study sites. Ensures the sites are compliant with protocol, federal regulations, ICH guidelines, Good Clinical Practice guidelines and local IRB requirements. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in a health science field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), credentialing as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator ( CCRC ), Certified Clinical Research Professional ( CCRP ), or Certified Clinical Research Associate ( CCRA ) or other related certification, AND 6 years clinical research experience that includes project management. Knowledge of FDA , ICH , and other regulatory guidelines, experience in writing research materials, excellent leadership skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess the ability to learn new software programs. Preference will be given to candidates having a Master’s degree in a health related area. Depending on the area of assignment, current medical licensure may be preferred. Licensed professionals must have a current registration or licensure in the State of Utah as required by the profession. **Preferences** **Preferences** Preference will be given to candidates having a Master’s degree in a health related area. Preferences include experience with human subjects research, excellent communication skills, oral and written. Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software programs and processes quickly. Depending on the area of assignment, current medical license may be preferred. Licensed professionals must have a current registration or licensure in the State of Utah as required by the profession. Preference will be given for those candidates who show strong leadership skills, demonstrates the ability to express information in clear, concise and an understandable manner, can manage interactions with internal and external team members with ease, has strong critical thinking and independent decision- making abilities and can have accountable conversations. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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