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Metro Health

Sr. Manager - Clinical Research Quality & Education

Metro Health, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101


Location:

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours:

80.00

Shift:

8-4:30

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Develops and manages the clinical research education program by continually assessing, educating, and training clinical research personnel. Holds staff accountable for overall conduct of the clinical research policies, procedures (SOPs), work instructions, as well as study protocols. Ensures adherence to good clinical practice standards to achieve quality and ethical clinical research. Coordinates and manages the day-to-day education and training team activities. Works with clinical research management to assess gaps and develop and implement training to successfully address. Owns the clinical research related SOPs program. Works with the Executive Director to develop, evaluate and revise research policies and procedures as needed, as well as leading training for implementation of changes required for operational improvements. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field (i.e., Nursing (RN), Nutrition, Social Work or other Health Profession) with 5 (five) years of clinical research experience or 7 (seven) years’ experience in managing overall conduct of clinical research protocols in addition to the experience stated below. Five years combined clinical research and management experience. Knowledgeable of all regulatory requirements in conducting research involving human subjects. Experience in Institutional Review Board process. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Good organization and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in personal computers and various software and database applications. Knowledgeable of good clinical practices (GCP) in research. Good motivational skills. Excellent management skills. Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred: Master’s Degree in health or related field. Certified clinical research coordinator (CCRC), SOCRA or ACRP certification. Experience in Institutional Review Board (IRB) process. Experience in budget preparation. Knowledgeable in area of department specialty. BLS Certification from the AHA.

Physical Demands: May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating. May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to read job related documents. Superior ability to use computer.