Virginia Commonwealth University · 8 hours ago
Senior Research Operations Manager IVPRL, Department of Surgery
VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. They are seeking a Senior Research Operations Manager to oversee a multidisciplinary research portfolio focused on understanding and preventing violence and externalizing disorders. The role involves supervising research staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing federally funded projects.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and support Clinical Research Coordinators, Lead Coordinators, and Managers
Oversee personnel onboarding, training, and professional development
Lead cross-functional team coordination and foster a collaborative lab culture
Manage all IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and protocol adherence
Prepare and submit annual reports (RPPR), closeout reports, and milestone updates for NIH and CDC grants
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and internal policies related to research conduct, ethics, and data protection
Work with industry on industry-sponsored research
Coordinate administrative tasks and timelines for new grant submissions
Manage budgets, personnel allocations, and procurement for active projects
Oversee and be responsible for data sharing plans and reporting to NIH, including NIMH Data Archive uploads and tracking project milestones
Ensure successful implementation of clinical and experimental research protocols
Provide oversight for participant tracking, recruitment, retention strategies, and data collection processes
Troubleshoot operational challenges and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and impact
Conduct or supervise clinical interviews with high-risk youth and adults
Oversee psychophysiological (PEP, RSA, HRV, HR, facial EMG) and biomarker (e.g., phlebotomy) data collection
Ensure fidelity and function of Biopac, Mindware, and related physiological systems
Lead integration and troubleshooting of VR technology for intervention and assessment
Conduct and supervise data cleaning, coding, and analysis using SPSS and R
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Master's degree in psychology, public health, neuroscience, or a related field (PhD preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research operations, including leadership on federally funded (NIH/CDC) projects
Demonstrated experience with IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and federal grant reporting (RPPRs, milestone tracking, and closeout reports)
Expertise in psychophysiological and biomarker research (Biopac and Mindware experience preferred)
Experience with virtual reality research platforms, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Proficiency with SPSS and R for data management, cleaning, and reporting
Proven success in improving recruitment and retention rates in at-risk populations
Demonstrated leadership in supervising and training research staff
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing multi-grant budgets and coordinating across multi-site projects
Preferred
Prior experience leading training for community or external researchers in biopsychosocial risk factors
Experience managing federally funded projects with demonstrable experience in Data Archives or similar NIH repositories
Prior publications in violence prevention, youth mental health, or developmental psychopathology
Experience in academic health settings or trauma centers
Familiarity with community-engaged research practices
Expertise in training on BioPac and Mindware
Demonstrable experience using VR in research
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
And more.
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnited States-Japan Foundation
2025-01-15Grant· $0.1M
2024-03-12Grant· $0.08M
2024-02-01Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Karol Kain Gray
Senior VP and CFO
Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez
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