Clinical Research Supervisor

Job Summary:The Divisions of Critical Care and Clinical Pharmacology have an immediate opening for Clinical Research Supervisor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine. This position will supervise the clinical research operations for both divisions with responsibilities including research coordination, regulatory initiation and maintenance, compliance with study and institutional regulations, and building relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff in both divisions. Oversee other team members providing research coordination services on the team and will provide training and performance appraisal for them. Develop research studies and create standards and guidelines for clinical research services and programs, monitoring adherence to protocols. Ensure clinical research strategies, policies, and procedures are maintained. Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and all applicable regulations. Maintain awareness of budget position on studies. Participate in the Critical Care divisions Research Support Committee and provide feedback on feasibility of study participation from a regulatory and research coordinator perspective. Prepare reports and keep upper-level management informed of progress and problems. Participate in on-call rotation for research coordinator tasks (screening, enrolling, sample processing) as needed.Department Summary:The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.Benefits Summary:The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)14.2% retirement contributionsGenerous paid leave time11 paid Holidays per year50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenFlex spending accountsUniversity provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.Free transit on most UTA servicesEmployee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travelProfessional development opportunitiesAdditional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.Employee Health Requirements:This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.