Manager, Clinical Research

Classification Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and two years of experience.

Manager, Clinical Research

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and two years of experience.

The Clinical Research Manager provides leadership and clinical trial competence for the Clinical Research Office (CRO) within the Office of Research Affairs (ORA) in Jacksonville. The Clinical Research Manager leads interdisciplinary research teams, oversees the planning and execution of clinical research studies, and ensures compliance with FDA regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor requirements. This position serves as a key player in developing guidelines and criteria to enhance the selection of clinical research studies for the campus.

The core function of this role is to educate and train new investigators in the life cycle of clinical trials and best practices for interacting with sponsors and other stakeholders (i.e., IRB, Privacy Office). Responsibilities include overseeing study planning and execution, preparing and reviewing research protocols, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and institutional policies. The Clinical Research Manager serves as a key resource for investigators, sponsors, and research staff, providing guidance on feasibility, clinical trial implementation, regulatory requirements, and research operations.

This role also contributes to the growth of clinical research programs by supporting study development, improving operational performance, and assisting with the identification of funding opportunities and external partnerships. The Clinical Research Manager will support the expansion of clinical trial accessibility to all communities and facilities of the UF Health enterprise, working strategically with ORA leadership. This position will provide support to enhance the CRO capabilities for increased decentralized trials to promote greater participant convenience and retention.

This position offers the opportunity to shape and expand clinical research operations, improve study performance, and support high-quality, patient-centered research in a collaborative academic healthcare environment. Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the development, growth, and management of the Clinical Research Office (CRO). Apply advanced expertise in clinical research operations and services to strengthen infrastructure, improve efficiencies, and enhance CRO capabilities.

Develop, implement, and monitor core operational functions that support continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality research services. Supervise CRO personnel, allocate resources effectively, and align staffing and operational support to meet the needs of Jacksonville investigators and research teams, with the goal of increasing study volume, operational performance, and quality outcomes. Reconcile study payments via the university’s clinical research system. Prepare monthly reports outlining the financial status of studies, enrollment targets, etc.

Deliver hands‑on training to new investigators in clinical trial implementation and operations, education, and insights to the entire life cycle of a sponsored clinical trial. The training will involve interactions with several internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to IRB, Privacy, sponsored research, IT, and relevant ancillary services. The training and mentorship will provide an understanding of the responsibilities and account investigator of clinical research…