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University of Alabama at Birmingham lists this MANAGER-CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Description - MANAGER-CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION (T )
MANAGER-CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION - ( T )
Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Family & Community Medicine Chair Office, is seeking a Manager-Clinical Research Administration.
The Clinical Research Administration Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of clinical trial operations within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UAB. This position is responsible for managing a team of clinical coordinators, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering collaboration with internal and external research sites. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a proven track record in clinical research management.
General Responsibilities
To act as a subject matter expert (SME) for faculty and staff regarding administrative duties for industry and sponsored clinical research.
To serve as a referral resource for the clinical research community at UAB.
To manage and maintain the study s compliance with institutional requirements.
To manage division-wide training in ethical conduct of research.
To manage, assess and determine solutions for operational shortcomings of protocols.
To provide human resources oversight for subordinate personnel.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Manages and supervises clinical research coordinators and research staff, including all applicable human resource functions, across multiple ongoing and upcoming clinical trials.
Prepares, submits, and maintains regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews, while supporting broader regulatory compliance activities as needed.
Leads and coordinates study activation, site initiation, ongoing management, and study closeout activities across multiple clinical research protocols.
Monitors study progress and staff activities to ensure adherence to study protocols, timelines, budgets, and all clinical and regulatory requirements.
Develops protocol-specific systems and study documentation, including process flows, training materials, CRFs, and other operational tools.
Prepares and manages study budgets, and collaborates with investigators and sponsors on financial planning and execution.
Provides training, mentorship, and professional development for research staff, including assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, and identifying process improvements.
Coordinates communication with internal teams, investigators, sponsors, and external research sites to ensure efficient trial operations and data integrity.
Develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies to support successful study enrollment and completion.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines (e.g., FDA, IRB, GCP).
Collaborates with investigators, sponsors, and other stakeholders to support successful trial execution.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range
$77,640 - $126,170
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification strongly preferred.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Clinical Research
Organization
Family & Community Medicine Chair Office
Employee Status
Regular
Shift : Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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