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Allina Health

Project Manager, Clinical Research-Neuroscience

Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Number of Job Openings Available:1

Date Posted:October 21, 2024

Department:16000488 Neuro Research Admin

Shift:Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:40

Union Contract:Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:None

Job Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:This Project Manager role will provide support for research teams at Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine, and Pain Institute (AHNSPI) and Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS). The AHNSPI/MHAS research team supports three hospital sites, and more than 19 physician investigators. The primary location will be Abbott Northwestern and will include occasional travel to United and Mercy hospital campuses to meet with staff and providers.Full-time position8-hour, day shiftsNo weekend rotationJob Description:Provides strategic and operational expertise for ethical conduct of clinical research trials and investigator initiated studies including all aspects of the research process. Coordinate clinical research studies, moving them through the regulatory and contractual process, initiating the feasibility and start-up process, providing guidance and tools for conducting the studies and working with the appropriate staff to complete the Institutional Review Board document submission and updates.

Principle ResponsibilitiesOversees conduct of clinical research studies.

Work closely with Research Director and Medical Director and stakeholders to develop and manage the departmental research portfolio to include billing and budget process.Initiate the feasibility and study start-up process for new research studies.Move research studies through the regulatory and contractual process and report progress.Arrange and prepare for pre-study visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring/auditing visits, and study close out activities.Work with Regulatory Specialist to complete regulatory and Institutional Review Board document submissions and updates.Provide guidance and tools for study conduct - assists the study coordinators in setting up investigational product tracking systems, documentation templates, and study checklists.Assist in the development of study specific order sets for study-related protocols and amendments.

Participate in training and mentoring of research and clinical staff for protocol specific procedures and regulatory requirements.

Train department and hospital staff on study related protocols, and procedures and document training activities to ensure competence in conduct of research activities.Provide ongoing oversight/mentoring to ensure compliance with all research regulations.With support from Regulatory Specialist, assist Research Departmental Leaders in developing and maintaining departmental policies/procedures and work standards.Demonstrate understanding of research regulatory requirements and works with Research Director to develop a plan to maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies. .Provide orientation and mentoring to new research staff including research nurses, clinical research coordinators and other research staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Life sciences or related field orBachelor's degree in Nursing from accredited program2+ years experience in clinical research

Licenses/CertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if applicable if Bachelor's degree in nursing) upon hireCertified Clinical Research Coordinator upon hire preferred orCertified Clinical Research Professional upon hire preferred

Physical DemandsSedentary:Lifting weightUp to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently