Department
BSD CCC - Network Oncology Research
About the Department
The UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area, with more than 450 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC's commitment to translating basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early-phase studies. UCCCC opens over 130 new trials each year and accrues approximately 800 participants to therapeutic trials each year.
Job Summary
The Manager may write articles, reports and manuscripts and/or present research findings at meetings/conferences. By performing these duties, the Manager works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical study.
The job manages a team of professional staff responsible for performing clinical research including the collection, documentation, analysis of clinical trial data, and reporting of clinical research data. Manages the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.
Responsibilities
Research Conduct/Study Management:
Responsible for the direction of a program or research office.
Conducts research in the area of expertise.
Collaborates with other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.
Oversees the development of research projects.
Ensures research projects progress according to plan.
Investigates, modifies, and applies new procedures, techniques, or technological applications.
Establishes goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines.
Establishes, monitors, and controls project budgets.
In collaboration with senior research faculty and personnel, participates as a skilled individual contributor and/or lead researcher as an expert in a specialized area.
Prepares grant/funding applications.
Manages financial, personnel, planning, compliance, and other administrative aspects of research project(s).
Data Management:
Oversees activities related to data collection and analysis.
Coordinates the conduct of the study from screening through to completion, including recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring protocol adherence.
Protects patient and data confidentiality by ensuring the security of research data and personal health information.
Regulatory:
Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
Understands the IRB submission and review process and when and how to apply for IRB review, including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions.
Understands the federal research regulations and identifies the federal research organizations’ role in regulating human research participation.
Identifies and explains the responsibilities of Principal Investigators, research team members, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory authorities related to the conduct of a clinical trial.
Writes articles, reports, and manuscripts and presents research findings at meetings and/or conferences.
Advises the development of a formalized training program for both new and existing staff within the unit and any affiliates and/or partners. Monitors federal regulatory agency requirements related to clinical research training requirements and ensures training activities comply with requirements.
Manages PI and other senior research faculty and personnel, participates as a skilled individual contributor and/or lead researcher as expert in specialized area. Ensures research projects progress according to plan by overseeing the coordination of the daily clinical trial activities.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Supervisory skills strongly preferred.
Experience monitoring and auditing clinical research trials for compliance/billing accuracy (e.g., site monitoring, quality assurance, creating monitoring plans) strongly preferred.
Experience managing research projects strongly preferred.
Experience in a leadership role strongly preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Research certification (e.g., Graham School Clinical Trials Management & Regulatory Compliance, SoCRA, ACRP) strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to develop a program and a team.
Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently.
Ability to develop a research program and work strategically with Principal Investigator(s).
Ability to lead robust operational and financial analysis of study(ies) and/or program performance.
Ability to read and understand clinical trial protocols.
Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of grant and contract administration.
Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology.
Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
Ability to identify funding sources strongly preferred.
Working Conditions
Fast-paced, deadline-driven, office-based environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.
Some Hospital and Clinic presence will be required.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (preferred)
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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Skills Required
- College or university degree in a related field
- 7 or more years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Supervisory skills
- Experience monitoring and auditing clinical research trials for compliance and billing accuracy
- Experience managing research projects
- Experience in a leadership role
- Research certification such as Graham School Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance, SoCRA, or ACRP
- Ability to develop a research program and team
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Ability to work strategically with principal investigators
- Ability to conduct operational and financial analysis of studies or programs
- Ability to read and understand clinical trial protocols
- Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of grant and contract administration
- Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology
- Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices
- Ability to identify funding sources
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
