The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 10 hours ago
Clinical Trials Program Manager
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading higher education institution known for its commitment to research and public service. They are seeking a Clinical Trials Program Manager to oversee multi-site clinical trials, manage staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with faculty and external partners.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the planning, organization, execution, and monitoring of multi-site clinical trials and research initiatives
Lead and mentor study teams providing supervision and professional development support
Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, budget management, and process improvement at the institute level
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, and other regulatory requirements
Collaborate with faculty investigators, research staff, and external partners to advance the Institute’s mission
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. May require terminal degree and licensure
Significant experience managing complex clinical research studies, preferably including FDA-regulated trials. Experience should include planning, organizing, executing, managing, and/or monitoring the implementation of new and existing research initiatives
Experience with grant planning and submissions and budgets and development of study procedures
Outstanding oral and written communication skills and analytic/problem-solving skills
Ability to manage work and data flow between project team members and external stakeholders
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team is required
Preferred
Substantial experience running and coordinating large multi-site studies (preferably clinical trials), and a clinical background as a social worker, nurse, or other health-related professional, OR an individual with a PhD and substantial research experience
Must have demonstrated a high level of coordination and organizational skills
Supervisory experience, specifically supervising a large research study
Possess outstanding leadership skills
Possess strong analytic skills
Benefits
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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