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Open Date  | 07/22/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN42612B
Job Title  | Pediatric Project Manager II
Working Title  | Data Coordinating Center Project Manager II
Job Grade  | F
FLSA Code  | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
VP Area  | U of U Health - Academics
Department  | 02228 - Data Coordinating Center
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | 58300 to 76624
Close Date  | 10/22/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |
Job Summary  | The Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) has an immediate opening for a Clinical Project Manager II. Come be part of the Utah DCC where we are the expert architects of mission-critical clinical research. This position offers opportunities to work with high functioning, cutting-edge teams that study, understand and improve multi-site research. Bring your background in strong clinical research, protocol development, regulatory and single IRB experience to the Utah DCC. Autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking skills are strongly encouraged. Our clinical project managers manage multicenter clinical trials for both pediatrics and adults, coordinate network consultations, and manage single IRB activities.

As a Clinical Project Manager you are at the center of each research project through working directly with sites, investigators and researchers. The ability to manage local and virtual teams, collaborate with network participants is a must.

In this role, you may support more than one research network and/or research project. Projects include pediatric emergency department trials funded by the PECARN Network (www.pecarn.org), the Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers (NPMSC) and the Guthy Jackson Charitable Foundation, a research network addressing Neuromyletis Optica. Our projects also include the NIH funded HEAL (Helping End Addiction Long Term) Pain Management Effectiveness Research Network (ERN). You may also support new, exciting, incoming research projects through our business development core.

The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Clinical Project Managers and provides growth and professional development opportunities.

To learn more about the Utah DCC visit http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time11 paid Holidays 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities  Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits
Responsibilities  | Essential Functions: Independently provides oversight for all aspects of study conduct, regulatory compliance, and record keeping processes at the site or institution level. Assures regulatory compliance for the data coordinating center Maintains research data files and regulatory documents for all clinical trial sites. Identifies and creates queries to improve data capture and assists in developing methods to clarify/clean existing data Reviews site monitoring reports and discusses findings with Study Investigators and offers suggestions and solutions to problems, concerns, or recurrent trends or themes Assures that adverse events are reported to the sponsor Reviews site records for accuracy regarding test article accountability Develops study specific network guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures Organizes study trainings and gives presentations to employees and other research coordinators on good clinical practices and study procedure implementation Acts as liaison between study Investigators and sponsors to communicate and resolve issues Assumes considerable leadership responsibilities of studies throughout the network Provides feedback on study site performance, compliance, and data quality Makes recommendations regarding site disciplinary actions, which may result in site monitoring visits, suspension, or discontinuation of a study site Performs remote site monitoring activities independently Licensed professionals may be assigned medical reviews Must be able to perform the essential functions of a Level 1 Project Manager 
Problem Solving:This position makes independent decisions regarding data issues, study procedures and protocol issues as well as recognizing and resolving protocol deviations. It provides input on site performance, compliance and data quality. The position also makes recommendations for disciplinary action, which may result in a site monitoring visit, suspension or discontinuation of a study site. Determines when to involve Study Principal Investigator or DCC Principal Investigator about issues/concerns that arise at the study sites and develops methods to resolve data discrepancies.

Comments:Remote Work: This is a remote work position with the ability to travel and work in the office setting, as required. Certain meetings on campus and conferences may be required to attend in-person.

This position requires expertise and interpretation of laws, federal regulations, ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practice guidelines to provide direction/guidance/supervision to study sites. Ensures the sites are compliant with protocol, federal regulations, ICH guidelines, Good Clinical Practice guidelines and local IRB requirements.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredOften: Office environmentSeldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and close quarters Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walkingOften: Sitting, bending, twistingSeldom: Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in a health science field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 4 years of clinical research experience that includes project management is also required. Experience with human subjects research, good leadership skills, and working knowledge of FDA, ICH, and other regulatory compliance are also required. Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess the ability to learn new software programs such as electronic data capture software.

Credentialing as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or other related certification is highly preferred, along with experience in the specific clinical research area.

Depending on the area of assignment, current medical licensure may be preferred. Licensed professionals must have a current registration or licensure in the State of Utah as required by the profession.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences  | Preferences

Preferences include experience with human subjects research, excellent communication skills, oral and written. Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software programs and processes quickly.

Credentialing as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), or other related certification is highly preferred, along with experience in the specific clinical research area.

Depending on the area of assignment, current medical licensure may be preferred. Licensed professionals must have a current registration or licensure in the State of Utah as required by the profession.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.
Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  |
Additional Information  | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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