Research Services Program Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop robust study processes and plans to ensure data collection is consistent, timely and reliable across all study sites; Develop creative and integrative solutions for managing data collection, retention, and interventions to meet study deadlines, budget, and to sustain productivity.
• Collaborate with community partners and primary care clinics to facilitate recruitment and retention of study participants at multiple study sites across the United States.

• Maintain and update the databases and monitor to ensure data integrity and quality. Perform weekly quality checks on data and monitor all processes.
• Be trained, stay certified, and serve as a backup for measurement data collection visits with participant when needed; Train other staff in data collection and act as the “gold standard” for specific measurements (e.g., anthropometrics, dietary recalls, video-recorded meals, etc.).

• Oversee hiring, training, supervising and performance evaluations for data collection staff and student employees, provide detailed guidance and supervision on collection of data and participant experiences.

• Develop program goals and align them with and sponsor expectations; Participate in grant writing, budget development, and project oversight.

• Oversee COMIRB submissions including updating consent forms, complete continuing reviews, and ongoing reporting documents as required; Ensure staff are trained in and adhere to good clinical practices and the studies are compliant with COMIRB requirements.

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  Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
• Four (4) year clinical research or related experience
• Prior experience in academic medicine in project management and strategy.
• Experience participating in virtual visit/data collection and research including longitudinal, cohort and intervention studies recruitment, survey research, and/or in-home/clinic data collection with both children and adults

• Ten (10) years relevant experience
• Previous supervision experience

• Master’s degree in public health or similar field

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

• Expertise in the area of childhood obesity, family cardiometabolic risk/health factors and mixed-methodologies, including experience collecting biological measurements

• Experience with collecting data from diverse participants using ecological momentary assessment

• Experience working with Children’s Hospital Colorado systems and recruitment-related resources.

• Experience managing regulatory requirements related to human subjects research, including experience coordinating a DSMB committee and meetings

• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team and using community-based participatory research approaches

• Experience designing and using digital health technology in observational studies and intervention studies with diverse participants (e.g., Mosio, ecological momentary assessment)

• Knowledgeable in qualitative research, including interviews and focus groups

• Proficiency in REDCap data management system, including creating and designing projects using piping and branching logic, developing and troubleshooting alerts and notifications, using the multi-language tool, etc.

• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to set goals, motivate team members, and promote a positive environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Knowledgeable in mixed-methods and community-based research

• Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

• Curriculum vitae / Resume

• Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

$68,394 to $86,998

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.