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Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $86K

💻 Other

🗓️ December 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator. The role involves administering the ClinicalTrials.gov program by ensuring compliance with federal regulations, developing training programs, maintaining SOPs and policies, assisting investigators, preparing compliance reports, and coordinating with related compliance offices.

Highlights
  • Administer the University’s ClinicalTrials.gov program including registration and reporting
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and University policies
  • Create and deliver training programs to investigators on compliance requirements
  • Provide one-on-one assistance for investigator-initiated clinical trials
  • Prepare reports to ensure regulatory compliance and inform institutional leadership
  • Coordinate with compliance offices such as Sponsored Projects Administration, Research Integrity, and Corporate Compliance
  • Requires knowledge of federal regulations governing clinical trials and ClinicalTrials.gov, plus university policies
  • PhD with one year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; significant clinical research background required
  • Position is full-time, staff level, eligible for fully remote work with standard business hours
  • Salary range from $52,021 to $85,800 per year

Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator Full Description

Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator
Requisition Number  | RE52459
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 40133:Clinical Research Support Office
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 46
Salary Range  | $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None.
Physical Requirements  | Sitting for long periods of time; repetitive motion related to computer use.
Shift  | Fully remote.
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST.
Job Summary  | Shape the Future of Clinical Research Administration at the University of Kentucky
Wildcat Wisdom, Kentucky Innovation – Supporting Discoveries, Transforming Outcomes!

Why Join Us?
The University of Kentucky’s Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator. This vital role supports and enables groundbreaking clinical research across the University.

About the Role:
This position is eligible to be fully remote.

The position serves as an education and compliance expert regarding federal regulations governing ClinicalTrials.gov. ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world. Clinical research trials must be registered and reported in the publicly accessible database as required by Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This position will administer the University of Kentucky’s ClinicalTrials.gov program, including registration and reporting. The position is responsible for writing, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and University policies, developing training programs for investigators, providing one-on-one assistance for investigator-initiated trials, preparing reports to ensure compliance and to keep institutional leadership updated, and coordinating the program with other compliance offices including Office of Sponsored Projects Administration, Office of Research Integrity, and Office of Corporate Compliance.

Required Education / ExperienceDoctorate degree and one (1) year of experience OR equivalent (below) High School diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience Associate’s degree and eight (8) years of experience Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of experience Master’s degree and four (4) years of experience  The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Why Clinical Research Professionals Choose University of KentuckyTop 10% of Academic Medical Centers Nationwide: Recognized as a leader in research excellence and innovation. Forbes’ Best Large Employers: Ranked among the Top 100 Employers Nationwide in 2024 and named one of Kentucky’s Best Employers on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers list. 1 of 34 Universities Nationwide: Holds the prestigious trifecta of research designations in cancer, aging, and translational science. Flexible Remote Work Options: Enjoy the convenience of fully remote or hybrid roles while supporting groundbreaking research. Professional Development Opportunities: Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, virtual conferences, and training programs to advance your career.

Want to learn more about the Department?
The Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) provides support to investigators and study teams conducting clinical research, including clinical trials. Services provided by the CRSO include maintaining a clinical trial management system (CTMS), conducting coverage analysis, developing study budgets, negotiating payment terms with sponsors, and regulatory services. More information can be found at: https://research.uky.edu/clinical-research-support-office.

Interested in what UK Benefits have to offer?
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Ready to Make a Difference in Clinical Research Administration?
Are you ready to take the next step in advancing clinical research and innovation? Join us in UK’s Clinical Research Support Office as the next dedicated Clinical Trial Compliance Administrator and play a pivotal role in supporting groundbreaking projects that shape the future.

Driving Clinical Research Excellence – Apply Today!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Significant Clinical Research background in health related, research, or clinical field required.
Ability to communicate for effective relationships; ability to establish working relationships across a variety of departments, centers, and administrative offices; current and relevant experience with analysis and reporting of data, preferably related to clinical trials; knowledge of University policies and procedures and federal regulations
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  |
Deadline to Apply  | 01/05/2026
Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Describe your previous work experience with the clincaltrials.gov website (PRS system). 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe your experience with regulatory compliance as it relates to the CT.gov site and maintenance of the records. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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