Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 4 months ago
Clinical Research Manager (Infectious Disease & Rheumatology)
Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is a leading pediatric provider that prioritizes superior care and innovative research. They are seeking a Clinical Research Manager to lead and manage clinical and translational research, overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with research protocols and financial management.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a clinical research leader to research and clinical staff both internal & externally regarding study procedures and processes, monitoring team workflow, and advises on implementation of complex protocols and projects
Has expert knowledge of all functions a research coordinator performs and provides leadership management of education & execution of those responsibilities
Establishes strategic plans, policies, and procedures to assist the research program in fulfilling its research goals and objectives
Disseminates critical clinical and operational updates and information from the hospital and research institute to research teams in real-time
Assists principal investigators to identify new federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities, prepare applications for funding, and manages existing grants and contracts. Implements and interprets research and financial policies and procedures in conjunction with the Research Business Operations (RBO) offices and Office of Clinical and Community Trials (OCCT)
Provides oversight and accuracy of all charges to applicable grant/gift accounts including salary and miscellaneous expenses
Reviews and coordinates time and effort reporting for faculty and clinical research staff. Responsible for pre-award and post-award activities with principal investigators relating to sponsored research grant proposals and projects in conjunction with the Research Business Operations (RBO) offices
Works with the Research Business Operations (RBO) offices and Office of Clinical and Community Trials (OCCT) to facilitate contract negotiations and execution, to ensure proper accrual tracking, and to provide additional information as needed for timely financial reconciliation, management, and reporting
In conjunction with the SMCRI central offices; monitors study funds, reconciling faculty and staff salaries, subcontractor invoices, incoming sponsor payments, cost transfers and other allocable expenses ensuring financial compliance
Provides oversight and accuracy of all charges to applicable grant/gift accounts including salary and miscellaneous expenses
Reviews and coordinates time and effort reporting for faculty and clinical research staff
Works with other departments/disciplines/ancillary support services to coordinate all aspects of research projects. Ensure up-to-date document management and participant tracking in applicable Lurie systems (study intake, eRegulatory, eRA, CTMS, Epic, etc)
Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the government and/or sponsor and provides oversight to other research staff responsible
Prepares for and leads audits and participates in discussion with regulatory authorities
Partners with the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC) to ensure compliant research execution. Leads or participates in division research meetings and sponsor study meetings/teleconferences
Promotes the research program by participating in local and national meetings and works with faculty to report results via publications and presentations
Recruits and supervises research personnel, including training and mentoring research staff and providing opportunities for staff education, development, and professional growth. The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write, and administer performance evaluations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five or more years research experience required
Expert knowledge of FDA and GCP Guidelines
Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage simultaneous project plans and personnel
Strong analytical ability to understand and interpret financial data, solid quantitative and qualitative skills
Ability to communicate effectively in a leadership role with clinical, business and administrative staff
Ability to work with a team
Strong customer service skills
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
Preferred
Master's degree and/or relevant research certification preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (19)
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2022 (16)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
2025-10-07Grant
2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Audrey Rosenblatt
Director Advanced Practice Anesthesia Services
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