Carolina Population Center · 4 weeks ago
Clinical Research Programs Manager
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global higher education leader known for its commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The Clinical Research Programs Manager will play a central role in managing clinical research studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the professional development of junior staff.
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of clinical trials, including project start-up, conduct, and close-out
Develop study procedures; train and supervise junior coordinators, research assistants, and students
Coordinate team communications, meetings, and documentation
Lead regulatory activities such as IRB submissions, modifications, and renewals
Monitor study compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements
Support budgetary activities and administrative processes related to assigned studies
Assist with grant submissions and other research development activities
Provide supervision of study staff, ensure adherence to regulations, and contribute input on new research, administrative initiatives, and strategies
Qualification
Required
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize complex research activities at a high level
Substantial experience running and coordinating large, multi-site research studies, preferably clinical trials
Supervisory experience, including oversight of research staff and/or students
Strong leadership skills and proven ability to guide and motivate teams
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data quality
Ability to manage workflows and data flow between project team members and external collaborators
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Excellent multi-tasking and time management abilities
Excellent problem-solving skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills essential to success in this role
Preferred
Prior experience working specifically with clinical trials research in an academic environment preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
A variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
Carolina Population Center
The Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a community of outstanding scholars and professionals associated to create new knowledge about population size, structure, and processes of change.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase