Clinical Research Manager
Job Summary The purpose of the position is to function as a Clinical Research Supervisor for the clinical research activities of protocols under the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine investigating Long COVID as well as HIV. The Clinical Research Supervisor will work independently primarily across all research studies including interventional and observational studies in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, and to train and supervise its staff, coordinate, and account for its overall administration. The Clinical Research Supervisor's oversight will apply to the entire Clinical Research team in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The Clinical Research Supervisor, in addition to a study statistician and a study physician providing medical coverage, will directly manage the operations of 6-8 active studies at a time, including daily direct study participant interaction on-site, for multiple Principal Investigators, and several legacy studies in the data analysis phase. The Clinical Research Supervisor will train and supervise approximately 6-8 coordinators working across projects , while upholding overall coordination, administrative, financial, and regulatory responsibilities, including reporting progress to IRBs, study sponsors, and other stakeholders. They may also be supervised by existing clinical research supervisors overseeing broader and related SCOPE/LIINC study projects.
The Clinical Research Supervisor will ensure that the needs of projects are met through the efforts of supervised Clinical Research Coordinators, statisticians, and study physicians. The Clinical Research Supervisor will ensure compliance with clinical study protocols that involve human subjects, will oversee and resolve operational aspects of studies in conjunction with the project team and in accordance with standard operating procedures and good clinical practice and regulations.The Clinical Research Supervisor will assess the progress of the team as a whole, will set directives, and hold regular staff meetings to train and verify quality assurance. Additionally, the Clinical Research Supervisor will manage relationships with units where research is being performed (examples: CTSI research units and core laboratories) by communicating with Directors of those units the research goals and staff operations; will coordinate the efforts of staff working on those units; will train and provide feedback as necessary.
The Clinical Research Supervisor will also have responsibility for managing the LIINC data team, which includes 2-3 data analysts. Although not expected to have strong analytic/coding skills themselves, they will be expected to organize and prioritize tasks being performed by the analysts to ensure they are completed in a timely manner, oversee the conduct of clinical data and biospecimen requests, and lead the weekly data team meetings which include the analysts and key faculty members. This will include working in tandem with existing program managers to ensure all projects are accurately represented and prioritized.
The Clinical Research Supervisor will maintain all study related forms and procedures and will update as operations change. The Clinical Research Supervisor will also be responsibe for working with the finance team to manage budgets, review monthly invoices,and maintain oversight of participant reimbursement.
The Clinical Research Supervisor will perform efficient integration of regulatory requirements, ethical compliance, data management, and participant coordination. The Clinical Research Supervisor will demonstrate substantial leadership skills in supervising CRCs and in partnering with various UCSF organizations (e.g. UCSF Institutional Review Board, Pre & Post Award Financial Analysts, Human Resources, etc.), and with outside study Sponsors and study monitors.Reporting to the Principal and Co-Principal Investigators in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, the Clinical Research Supervisor will support the clinical trial management of multiple concurrent trials, typically requiring advanced-level knowledge and skills. They may provide leadership to junior clinical research coordinators and/or other support personnel.
The position has direct responsibility for implementing a diverse portfolio of research activities for one or more studies which may include multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical trials, and/or programmatic clinical research activities, such as a clinical database and biorepository. Positions at this level may perform expert and efficient integration of multiple complex programmatic activities, applying a sophisticated medical knowledge base, substantial leadership skills, effectively working with a variety of people and organizations at UCSF (clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, Committee on Human Research, human resources, contracts and grants) and elsewhere (industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH), exhibiting an in-depth knowledge of specific programs. The position will also participate in direct participant facing activities such as participant recruitment, visit/interview coordination, questionnaire administration, and data entry.
The incumbent may have central responsibility for ensuring IRB approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of multicenter clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts; exercise strong administration and management leadership of clinical research, strong research coordination, and may lead experienced personnel to ensure optimal systems for efficiency, compliance, safety, financial oversight, and contractual expertise in negotiations and execution, as well as create and implement quality improvement processes. This is a position of leadership whose main purpose is to ensure that clinical research commitments are met and that the programs maintain a reputation for excellence in all activities.
This role is 1 year contract role from the date of hire. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $87,900 - $187,700 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description ABOUT DIVISION OF HIV, INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND GLOBAL MEDICINE
The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division's work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members, 11 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million dollars.
ABOUT UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and three or more years of experience including 1 or more years of lead or supervisory experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Experience with grant application procedures, personnel documentation, contract generation
- and subcontracting, preferably at UCSF.
- Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
- Experience using database software
- Financial analysis skills; demonstrated skills in preparing and presenting financial and quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
- Ability to assess and respond to audit risk; ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment.
- Ability to analyze complex and non-routine issues requiring innovative solutions.
- Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.
- Demonstrated experience translating grant proposals to working protocols to be utilized by study team members
- Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research.
- Demonstrated ability to develop recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.
- Ability to travel to and work in person at multiple UCSF sites including 333 Gellert Blvd, Daly City, CA 94105
- Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Effectively uses campus' clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.
- Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration.
- Clear and concise communicator; good verbal and written communication skills; both.
- Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.
- Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities.
- Working knowledge of clinical or laboratory research, clinical trial recruitment, eligibility, protocol adherence, quality data submission and adverse event reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 009548 CLIN RSCH SUPV 1 Job Category Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Additional Shift Details M-F, 08:00-17:00 |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Apr 26, 2025