Manager, Clinical Research Unit

$43.38 - $67.24 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position:
Manager, Clinical Research Unit 5

Location:

Evanston, IL
Full Time

Hours:

Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

The CRU Manager will primarily be responsible for supporting Research Scientists and Research Labs at the Endeavor Health Research Institute. The funding portfolio is primarily federal grants. Therefore, prior knowledge of Pre-and Post-Award Grants Management is essential. Additional responsibilities include overall planning, implementation and management of research studies and research program activities; performance and oversight of study financial activities; supervision and management of multiple research teams within a Clinical Research Unit (which could have multiple departments);

cross coverage within a Clinical Research Unit. Supports strategic vision for Research articulated by senior leadership. Works closely with other Managers and Administrative Directors to maintain alignment. Serves as backup to Administrative Director within a CRU. Provides comprehensive financial oversight including budget development, financial forecasting, invoice review and approval, revenue and expense analysis, variance reporting, and budget reconciliation for all managed studies and programs.

Manages some staff within the CRU structure.

• Pre-and Post-Award Grants Management for 5-10 research programs
• Supervise and manage research personnel across several teams including different departments or divisions (there may be cross coverage within a CRU)
• Recruit, onboard, train, mentor, and manage research personnel including CRA, Research Coordinators and other members of the Research staff directly reporting to the Manager
• Responsible for development of staff and career growth discussions for direct reports
• Assist Research Supervisor with coverage needs and day-to-day conduct of clinical trials and research programs within the CRU
• Manage research projects with Principal investigators from feasibility to site initiation visit and grants from proposal to award
• Ensure that research teams collaborate efficiently and effectively in support of the research efforts conducted by the investigators and support the strategic vision for research articulated by senior leadership
• Other responsibilities and functions may be added, as per specific role and as assigned by supervisor
• Serve as a research content expert including policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to research standards and institutional guidelines
• Oversee financials within a CRU in collaboration with Admin Director within a CRU including:
  Ensure accurate and timely billing activities and prepare comprehensive financial reports Monitor revenue and expense trends across clinical research portfolio, conduct variance analysis, and perform budget reconciliation Review and approve invoices for accuracy Develop and manage study budgets and financial forecasts Collaborate with managers and Administrative Directors to ensure alignment with institutional strategic vision Provide customer service needs to research participants, as needed and appropriate Manage relationships with principal investigators, clinical departments, and sponsors

• Education:
  
  Bachelors Degree Required, Masters Degree Preferred
• Experience:
  
  5+ Years Minimum of 5-6 years of clinical or translational research operations experience with thorough understanding of all research processes and data management.
• Previous management experience preferred
• Skills:
  
  Prior knowledge of Pre-and Post-Award Grants Management Strong knowledge of clinical research regulations and…