Program Manager Clinical Research

commonspirit· Dignity Health Research Institute Administration
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Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) 

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

  • Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
  • Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
  • Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

  • Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
  • Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
  • Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Program Manager of Clinical Research, you will be responsible for the administration, oversight, management, implementation and accountability of clinical research, data collection activities and clinical operations for assigned research program.

 

In this role, you will coordinate project activities, regulatory approvals, contracting and is accountable for assigned research cost center budget.

 

To be sucessful in this role you will facilitate research activities in partnership with program Medical Director(s) and Research Administration colleagues leveraging clinical experience in related specialty area. Activities include coordination of grant submissions and sponsored clinical trials. Work includes management of site selection process, site initiation visits, and study submissions consistent with regulatory requirements and local policies.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Directs, organizes and plans the daily research operational activities of the program and support staff to manage and grow the divisions research activities. Serves as the primary liaison for internal and external project sponsors, routinely informing key stakeholders of project plans, status updates, milestones (including subject enrollment metrics, timely data collection and submission and related contract and/or grant goals) through regular reporting and coordinated discussions.
  • Manages program budget working synergistically with Research Administration to perform and coordinate transactional tasks; i.e., sponsor invoicing, patient financial billing, time and effort reporting, etc. Proactively manages supplies, staffing needs and research portfolio via forecasting reports to ensure a robust study pipeline is in place. Acts as the program fiscal steward and works to promote and grow the research portfolio thru public relations, web-based activities, newsletters and social media outlets.
  • A strong working knowledge of GCP, ICH, DHHS, OIG and FDA regulations and depth of clinical expertise in the assigned area is required along with familiarity of all applicable federal and state regulations and institutional policies. Coordinates the process flow of a study from initial concept to IRB through the final study closure. Facilitates feasibility reviews based upon governing policies.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in related field
  • Three (3) years management experience
  • Licensed Registered Nurse: AZ
  • Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA)

Preferred

  • Masters Degree in healthcare related or business field
  • ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator or Certified Clinical Research Professional, within 12 - months

 

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