Summary

The Clinical Research Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of the clinical research program led by Dr. Hashem El-Serag. This role oversees daily research operations, staff, study portfolios, and program deliverables to ensure successful execution of clinical research activities.

Job Duties

• Manage overall portfolio of clinical research studies including investigator-initiated and sponsored trials.
• Monitor progress across studies to ensure timely completion of enrollment, data collection, and reporting.
• Support long-term planning aligned with the PI’s research strategy and funding priorities.
• Manage day-to-day operations of clinical research studies, including startup, execution, and closeout. Ensure adherence to study protocols, sponsor expectations, and institutional requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor research protocols, procedures, and workflows. 
• Ensure full compliance with institutional, federal, and regulatory requirements governing clinical research.
• Implement and maintain SOPs, quality control processes, and site certifications.
• Implement best practices to enhance study startup timelines, enrollment performance, and reporting accuracy.
• Supervise and manage clinical research coordinators, regulatory staff, and administrative personnel, and foster a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team environment.
• Assign workload, define responsibilities, and ensure appropriate staffing across studies.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of research team members.
• Partner with research administration on pre- and post-award financial management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 
• Four years of relevant experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MBA, or related field).
• Six to eight years of clinical research experience, preferably in an academic medical center.
• Experience managing multi-study research portfolios or research programs.
• Certification in clinical research (e.g., CCRP, CCRC).