Research Program Manager

Company: Vitalief Inc.
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Vitalief is a fast growing, "best of breed" Clinical Trial Solutions Company. We are seeking a talented and ambitious Research Program Manager to join our exceptional team, who will serve as an expert clinical practitioner and member of the research team for our client. The primary purpose of the Research Program Manager is to establish workflows and processes to support high-quality clinical research activities. Our approach explores innovative ways of delivering services in a distributed model that can support both decentralized and centralized trials. Every trial is different and requires a solution that will optimize outcomes.

If you are interested in being part of a culture that includes the ability to have a voice challenging the status quo with novel thinking, flexible work environment, transparent and open communications, career pathing, and a variable incentive / reward system, then we want to speak with you!

Note: Work is 100% on-site in Newark, New Jersey.

Responsibilities:
Oversight of day-to-day clinical research operations of a Clinical Research Unit; directly supervises clinical research staff; establishes research program goals and objectives and sets priorities; assures that current program activities are consistent with programs goals, objectives and priorities; develops and negotiates clinical trial budgets and manages finances of clinical research operations.
Provides oversight of clinical research operations by establishing research program goals and objectives and setting priorities
Develops and negotiates clinical trial budgets and manages finances of clinical research operations.
Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for clinical research conducted using the Clinical Research Unit. Develops, implements and evaluates SOPs for individual projects as needed.
Assures that research program activities are in compliance with all applicable guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures and serves as a resource to personnel, collaborators and research program staff on applicable regulations and guidelines.
Personally conducts or oversees the training of research staff and the in-service education of clinical staff on new protocols and protocol amendments.
Serves as the direct supervisor for CRU clinical research staff working on OBGWH (Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health) projects; Responsible for personnel issues, including hiring, orientation, evaluation and progressive disciplinary actions as needed for direct reports.
Responsible for implementation of the CRU clinical research quality assurance plan. Develops, maintains, and evaluates standard operating procedures as they relate to the conduct of quality assurance audits, and adjusts procedures in accordance with sponsor mandates.

Required Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in a social science or related field.
7 years of clinical research experience with federal and industry-sponsored work required.
Clinical Research Budgeting experience is required.
Management experience in a clinical research environment.
Education and training experience.
Experience in conducting clinical research in Obstetrics and Gynecology strongly preferred.
CCRC certification or willingness to pursue required.
Detail oriented, have excellent organizational skills, be proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, Oncore---).
Possess excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, be able to maximize resources and be resourceful.
Bilingual skills preferred.

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