Clinical Research Manager I - Sports Medicine - Boston Children's Hospital

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Orthopedic Sports Medicine Research group within the Sports Medicine Research Technology, and Innovation (SPORTI) program within the division of sports medicine at Boston Children's Hospital, where you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing both internal and multicenter clinical research studies. A key focus of this role will be on people management, where you will mentor and guide clinical research assistants and other team members to ensure effective collaboration, professional growth, and high performance. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the development and execution of research protocols ensuring compliance with IRB guidelines and regulatory standards. Additionally, you will manage the full scope of clinical research project management, including pre- and post-award grant management, ensuring the efficient and successful completion of research initiatives. Your leadership in team development and project oversight will be essential to advancing innovative research in orthopedic sports medicine. You will report to the SPORTI Clinical Research Manager II.

This Clinical Research Manager will be responsible for:

• Leads and manages the work of multiple clinical research projects. Serves as Clinical Research Study / Trial Manager for one or more large, clinical studies
• Collaborates and consults with investigators and their staff on the design, development, and conduct of clinical research studies and on clinical research best practices
• Works with study investigators and statisticians to plan analyses, clean and verify data and facilitate preparation of datasets for analyses
• Collaborates directly with Hospital investigators and CRP scientific staff on developing and writing grants and study protocols
• Develops curriculum, conducts lectures, and directs courses as part of sponsored educational efforts to train clinical investigators and study staff in clinical research regulations and best practices
• Leads design and development of data management and data monitoring tools and procedures and supervises data management staff and activities in compliance with GCP and program standards
• Lead and collaborates with matrix team to design and develop study databases and related products and procedures. Manages Staff's Performance Reviews
• Ensures work is performed in conformance with established hospital, program, federal, and state policies and procedures

To qualify, you must have:

• 6 years' relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree and 4 years' relevant experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s degree preferred
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems can be complex
• Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions
• Advanced writing skills

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.