Clinical Research Program Manager

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidence-based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire, all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans, as well as a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.

Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance, and more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

The Clinical Research Program Manager (CRPM) is a specialized, independent research professional responsible for operational management, overseeing all local SHC clinical research activities. Reporting to the Hospital Administrator and Research Programs Office at SHC International Headquarters, the CRPM provides support and leadership in accordance with SHC's policies and procedures, hospital regulations, the Code of Federal Regulations, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines, when applicable.

The CRPM works closely with the Chief of Staff, SHC scientific and medical staff, and other research personnel to ethically recruit and consent SHC's vulnerable pediatric subjects and to appropriately collect and safeguard data. Overall, the CRPM is the site's primary liaison among research participants, local study staff, the local investigator(s), and study sponsor(s). The main responsibilities include ensuring proper study conduct, subject safety, and data quality and safeguards.

The position manages day-to-day operations of the clinical research program, ensures staff practices are competent and standardized, and coordinates strategies to enhance interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Clinical Research, science, or another healthcare-related field preferred. Without a degree, 5 or more years of specific job-related experience in the administration of clinical research is required.

Certification/Licensure

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator preferred.

Experience

At least three years of clinical research experience, e.g., site management, study management, IRBs, and federal regulations regarding clinical research compliance, required. Experience in coordinating intergroup or multi-site clinical studies is preferred.