Research Program Manager

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida - Krupa Center, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As Research Program Manager, you will manage a multi-disciplinary research team and/or the execution and coordination of a multi-center academic trial, inclusive of pre- and post- award activities, assuring compliance with external regulatory agencies, funding agencies reporting requirements and Cleveland Clinic central research administration offices. You will:• Be responsible for managing the cerebrovascular injuries/events, neuro-oncology, and all other exiting studies in Neurological Institute’s clinical research portfolio.• Oversee all clinical research activities and work closely with clinicians to support clinical data collection, data analysis, regulatory and compliance requirements to support both clinical research and clinical trials.• Connect the clinical and research team to the Clinical Research Infrastructure in Florida and Ohio and directly manage Florida-based Research Coordinators.• Serve/support the program's needs and be within the Clinical Research Center which oversees all these functions for the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise in Florida.Our ideal caregiver is someone who:• Has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science or related field.• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills and decisive judgement.• Has strong communication and management skills.• Thrives in a team environment.Opportunities though the Global Leadership & Learning Institute and department-specific development opportunities are available for this position as we continue to expand our portfolio and create new processes and infrastructure across Cleveland Clinic Florida.At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Responsibilities:• Oversees the organization and execution of research protocols with the proper allocation of resources and adherence to research protocol requirements including; timely completion and communication of regulatory documents, the development of data capture and monitoring plans, reporting of Serious Adverse Events as they occur and completion of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP timelines.• Oversees the research operations for the assigned cluster of departments/centers and/or multi-center academic trial research team including the financial management of research activities in compliance with sponsor regulations and/or contract parameters, development of the annual research budget, maintaining administrative data and reporting on the research activity.• Oversees research personnel, ensuring orientation and training in standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with sponsoring organization, external regulatory agencies and central research administration offices, as well as performance management, career development, corrective action and terminations.• Ensures equitable distribution of workload and allocation of resources.• Oversees the development of training materials and education of research personnel, fellows and staff in study execution and management.• Serves as primary contact for investigators, regardless of funding source, to facilitate research project development, processing and approval routing through the appropriate central research administration offices and systems as defined by institutional guidelines and procedures.• Ensures accurate, complete and timely data entry and review and monitoring of available reports.• Monitors study budgets to ensure compliance with billing guidelines.• Determines and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.• Ensures adherence to the guidelines regarding billing and reimbursement, maintaining familiarity with current and changing reimbursement patterns in order to proactively change processes to ensure revenues.• Develops study budgets, identifying patient care charges and assists the Principal Investigator in determining standard of care vs. research charges; negotiates industry sponsored research budgets.• Serves as the clinical trial management system liaison for the assigned research operation cluster; ensures the proper use and ensures accurate, complete and timely data entry of study demographics and patient visit calendars for the development of realistic study budgets.• Serves as point of contact for the research billing process for the assigned research operation cluster; monitors and reviews study budgets to assure adherence to study protocol billing and reimbursement guidelines.• Determines and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of allocated resources, maintaining familiarity with current and changing reimbursement patterns in order to proactively change processes to ensure revenues.• Other duties as assigned.Education:• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Science or a related field required.• Advanced degree in health services research or administration preferred and may offset some of the experience requirements.Certifications:• Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by the Cleveland Clinic.• Research certification from a recognized clinical research organization may be preferred for specific disease-based areas.Complexity of Work:• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Work Experience:• Minimum five years clinical research experience, including project management, financial administration and supervision.• Prior experience in direct supervision of personnel preferred.• Prior clinical experience in specialty area preferred.• Prior Neurology and Digestive disease experience is a plus.• Research experience coordinating regulated research projects preferred.Physical Requirements:• A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a computer.• Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with employees.• Extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying of 5 to 15 pounds.• May require working irregular hours.Personal Protective Equipment:• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Pay RangeMinimum hourly: $33.46Maximum hourly: $51.03The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.