Clinical Research Manager – UF Department of Emergency Medicine

Clinical Research Manager – UF Department of Emergency Medicine

Science Full Time - Continuing

University of Florida, United States, Jul 15, 2026

• Direct research compliance and regulatory oversight in collaboration with Principal Investigators, research coordinators, associates, support staff, the department, the Institutional Review Board, and Research Administration and Compliance.
• Develop training materials, maintain the department's standard operating procedures for research, and ensure all study personnel meet mandatory Federal and IRB training requirements.
• Oversee IRB and WIRB submissions, continuing reviews, and serious adverse event reporting, and attend IRB meetings for department protocols.
• Ensure proper organization of regulatory binders and study files, and coordinate internal audits as needed.

• Plan and direct research operations, including staffing and resource projections, monthly reconciliation, and enrollment tracking across the study portfolio.
• Collaborate with departmental administrative staff to communicate anticipated PI effort changes tied to new study proposals, award initiations, and award closeouts.
• Supervise research coordinators, clinical research nurses, OPS Research Associates, an OPS Research Data Analyst, and the Medical Student Research Program (MSRP), including hiring, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Supervise clinical coordinators and nurses in the day‑to‑day conduct of research, including informed consent, subject eligibility screening, data collection, and study documentation.

• Assist PIs in developing feasible study proposals, including specific aims, feasibility assessments, and collaboration with a biostatistician on sample size and power analysis.
• Support PIs with budget preparation, staff effort estimates, and sponsor contract compliance.
• Facilitate scientific and compliance reporting, including study registration , and oversee accurate, timely project closeout and secure retention of study records.
• Support PIs with data analysis, abstract preparation, and manuscript development for conference and publication submissions.

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience.

• Experience leading and supervising multidisciplinary teams in a clinical research or healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience growing a clinical research program, including expansion of study portfolio and research funding.
• Strong financial and budgeting skills, including research budgeting, resource allocation, and financial tracking.
• Familiarity with database construction, data collection, and data entry.
• Experience supporting manuscript preparation and scientific publication.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and research‑related systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures related to clinical research.
• Ability to independently manage administrative and research support tasks.
• Experience collecting and organizing data for scientific presentation and reporting.

S alary Range is $87,000 - $95,000 and is commensurate with education and experience.

• Generous Paid Leave:
  Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 13 days of paid sick leave, 11 paid Holidays, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Individual and Family Health Insurance Benefits
• State of Florida Retirement Plan Options
• State of Florida Basic Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness Programs available to employees