Manager, Projects Office; Pre-award

Manager, Sponsored Projects (Pre-award) Job Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Reporting to the Director, Sponsored Projects Office, leads and supervises all team members performing pre‑award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio.
• Responsible for heading up administrative and budgetary reviews of clinical trials until Final Authorization to Proceed is granted.
• Oversees a team that ensures clinical trial agreements, study budgets, and timelines are accurately developed and aligned with institutional, sponsor, and compliance standards.
• Applies cost rules to various budget types.
• Collaborates with SPO team members, investigators, research teams, and sponsors during these processes.
• Prepares quality reports.
• Works closely with ACR colleagues to create a smooth transition to post‑award activity.

• Must have the ability to lead and motivate a team of pre‑award clinical trial professionals.
• Engagement driven.
• Observe, evaluate, and address performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare administration, or related field required (master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in clinical research administration, with a focus on pre‑award and study start‑up activities.
• Proven ability to draft/redline, develop, and negotiate clinical trial agreements and budgets.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Team player with a fundamental understanding of engagement.

• Detail-oriented with analytical skills.
• Critical thinker.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• A leader among peers; a leader of people.

Member of a research-related professional organization preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note:

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