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

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.