Clinical Research Manager - Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies - Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) invites all interested candidates to apply for our exciting Clinical Research Manager position! IDAS advances multidisciplinary research and training on the neuroscience of addictions and related neurobehavioral disorders. At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery - the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive.

All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more.  Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

The Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) advances multidisciplinary research and training on the neuroscience of addictions and related neurobehavioral disorders. The Clinical Research Manager will have key responsibilities in the following areas:

• Supervision, guidance and oversight of clinical research staff 
• Support IDAS Investigators in the day-to-day activities required for activation, execution, and management of clinical, patient-oriented research studies or protocols.
• Be directly responsible for study coordination of clinical research studies covering a variety of diseases and conditions.
• Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research Coordinator, plus additional sponsor GCP certifications as required.
• Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved protocols.
• Follow VCU and departmental internal processes to ensure compliance with VCU policies related to research activities and ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory standards.
• Assistance with other clinical trial activities as needed.

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing clinical trials, including regulatory affairs, including supervision of staff 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Completion of mandatory certifications and competencies required by the institution and regulatory bodies
• RN License
• VCU supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.

Preferred Hiring Standards

• 5 or more years of experience in clinical research management, preferably in an academic medical center.
• Experience with multi-site trials and consortium studies.
• Active clinical research certification (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP)
• Familiarity with clinical research management systems (e.g., OnCore) and electronic health records (e.g., Epic).

Job Family: Research & Innovation, University Title: Clinical Research Coordinator Licensed 1, Job Code: 34081N

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Position Details:

Department: Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Brandon Seigel

Contact Email: seigelb@vcu.edu

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