Clinical Research Project Manager - Grants & Contracts

*Caregivers must reside in OH, FL or NV to be considered for this role*

Cleveland Clinic Nevada specializes in collaborative care, providing the community with ongoing care, clinical research and access to no-cost partner resources and education services. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

As a Clinical Research Project Manager, you will handle a variety of research-related projects supporting grants and contracts for the Research Team at Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. In this role, you will focus on the essential behind-the-scenes work required to advance innovative treatments, contribute clinical insight to the design and conduct of research trials, and oversee administrative functions for both single- and multi-institutional studies. This role directly supports the program’s mission by advancing educational initiatives and ensuring an exceptional research experience for caregivers and patients. Through a commitment to the highest standards of research conduct, this position helps foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous learning within the research enterprise.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in advancing into a leadership role. It provides experience in team and workload management, training and coaching staff, research financial operations, and the regulatory requirements for conducting clinical research at Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Oversee the administrative functions of single and/or multi-institutional research trials. 

• Coordinate/manage daily organization and operational issues/activities related to Phase I-IV clinical research trials.  

• Facilitate key trial communications for academic coordination. 

• Provide clinical perspective to the design and conduct of clinical trials. 

• Manage and coordinate a clinical trials team (external industry team members, statisticians, database programmers and researchers) responsible for data accumulation, input and analysis. 

• Interact with the Finance and Legal Departments to facilitate clinical trial budget, site budget and contract execution. 

• Maintain professional relationships with sponsors, including frequent, open communication and associated documentation. 

• Coordinate development, preparation, review and approval of research protocols, case report forms and regulatory documents for the conduct of research required by Institutional Review Board (IRB), Sponsor and FDA.  

• Collect and review regulatory documents from sites. 

• Communicate with institutional and central IRBs, FDA and other parties regarding protocol subject and safety issues. 

• Organize, coordinate, attend and participate in Investigator Meetings and training programs. 

• Develop and maintain planned communication with sites (i.e., newsletters, study progress updates, telephone communication, supportive reinforcement of Sponsor communication, etc.). 

• Analyze site strengths and weaknesses related to intended protocol and selection of qualified investigators and sites. 

• Assess investigators and site performance. 

• Lead initiatives to improve quality and make recommendations to discontinue sites if necessary. 

• Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of research subject recruitment strategies, including marketing strategies, to maximize enrollment and retention. 

• Complete training in Human Subjects Research (HSR) within 90 days or hire.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Science, Healthcare or Computer Science with an emphasis on programming and three years of clinical research experience as a Study Coordinator, Project Manager, Contract Research Associate or equivalent in a related field

• OR High School Diploma/GED and seven years of experience

• OR Associate’s Degree and five years of experience

• OR Master’s Degree and two years of experience 

• Substantial scientific and medical knowledge across relevant therapeutic areas  

• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple software technologies 

• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GCPs and internal SOPs 

• Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, ICH and GCP guidelines and their applications to clinical research trials 

• Background/ability or working with clinical studies and clinical research team members at all levels.

• Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete training in Human Subjects Research (HSR) as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by the Cleveland Clinic

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Certification 

• Supervisory experience 

• Experience with submitting NIH grants and/or industry sponsored contracts

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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