Activation Manager / Clinical Research Manager I

Posting Number req17582 Department Medicine Administration Department Website Link https://medicine.
arizona.
edu/research Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address 1501 N.
Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA Position Highlights The College of Medicine-Tucson's Administration is seeking an Activation Manager / Clinical Research Manager I.
This position will lead the activation of clinical research studies and supervise the day-to-day operations of the research teams in the College of Medicine-Tucson.
The successful candidate will work closely with principal investigators of new clinical research studies and clinical trials serving as the main point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of multiple institutional start-up processes for new studies and will work with regulatory offices to facilitate study implementation and activation.
The Activation Manager will ensure that all project submissions meet institutional guidelines and will communicate project statuses and coordinate between stakeholders.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities Interpret complex research protocols, and identify the explicit and implicit items needed for clinical research and clinical trial activation.
Navigate protocols through a complex activation system involving Finance, Contracts, Nursing, Clinical Research Operations, external/industrial pharmaceutical companies, institutions, and all clinical departments involved in human research studies.
Support the steps of trial activation through all steps including Departments and their respective divisions, research centers, UAHS, HSPP, COI, and hospital partner processes.
Manage activation for critical high-profile protocols that require advanced expertise, strategic thinking, and troubleshooting.
Maintain and improve the user experience of protocol activation across assigned departments and services.
Ensure consistency and workload balance of the teams.
Participate in process improvement working groups and maintain large scale development projects simultaneously with staff management.
Guide staff to ensure programmatic activities adhere to established time frames and deadlines.
Educate staff on clinical research procedures, processes, and research protocol documents.
Prepare activation metrics for assigned departments and services, and identify trends or areas for improvement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, Human Subject Protection, clinical trial design, regulatory processes, and clinical development process.
Advanced comprehensive knowledge of the regulations pertaining to human research protection (including 21 CFR and 45 CFR 46 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Ability to analyze situations, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and convey information in a timely and proficient manner.
Strong ability and understanding of how to collect, analyze, interpret, and prepare data for presentation (i.
e.
, written, tabular and graphical formats).
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with clinical staff (investigators, nurses, etc.
), administration, research and clerical support staff, and institutional Leaders, as well as external sponsors and funders.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Three (3) years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications Seven or more (7+) years of clinical research experience.
Four or more (4+) years of direct staff management experience.
Prior Activation Manager experience.
FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.
0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $75,540 - $96,000 Compensation Type salary at 1.
0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 10 Career Stream and Level M1 Job Family Clinical Research Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Casandra Sanchez I casandrasanchez@arizona.
edu Open Date 9/12/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.
Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.