Program Manager Clinical Research - Dept. of Surgery

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Program Manager for the Department of Surgery. This position manages and oversees the administration of programs for the School of Medicine in Clinical Research. This role is a full-time exempt position located at 72nd and Mercy Rd.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate Clinical Research

• Assist students, residents, fellows, faculty, and non-faculty in facilitating and coordinating day-to-day operations for investigator-initiated research projects.
• Track and monitor project timelines, deliverables, and milestones including study enrollment.
• Facilitate researchers/faculty in getting access to bio statistical analysis/data collection.
• Prepare investigator (student, resident, fellow, faculty, non-faculty) initiated protocols and study related materials to Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Maintain paper and electronic study documents, manage files, and provide written communication to faculty investigators to facilitate research performed at Creighton University.
• Facilitate collaboration among researchers within the institution and community-based research initiative

Research Writing and Funding

• Support the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Proofread/edit/and provide grant writing assistance including multidisciplinary proposals.
• Edit draft proposals to create highly competitive submissions and review proposal feedback for potential re-submission opportunities and/or submission to other grant agencies.
• Connect scientists to resources.
• Track and coordinate participation in ongoing funding opportunities.
• Assist various department staff in writing periodic reports to comply with grant requirements.

Compliance

• Coordinate annual renewal applications, protocol amendments, and prepare expedited IRB notification of protocol violations and ensure adherence to IRB, regulatory and institutional requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• 2 + years of related experience. IRB submission background and understanding of the different types of research preferred.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into practical communications.
• Ability to provide guidance and instruction to residency coordinators and program directors.
• Must be skilled at problem solving and diplomatically handling problems of a sensitive and/or confidential nature.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume (attach to online application). If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact hr@creighton.edu