Clinical Research Program Manager

Job ID

68500

Location

Aurora, Colorado

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Why Work at Children's....

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation’s brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist’s outlook, a trailblazing spirit and a celebrated history, we’re making new strides every day.

We’ve been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. 

As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 12 specialty care centers, 400 outreach clinics and 7,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

We need your expertise.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it’s different. Do you have what it takes?

Additional Information

Department: CCBD Research Regulatory

Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits

Shift: M-F - 8 am to 5 pm

Job Overview

The Clinical Research Program Manager is primarily responsible for providing leadership and management of clinical research for one or more of several programs within the section and assigned administrative operations. The Clinical Research Program Manager (CRPM) will work across disciplines to develop, support, implement and evaluate effective research strategies to improve outcomes. They will also demonstrate the ability to provide strong and consistent direction for direct reports in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating research operations. This position is responsible for duties that include, but are not limited to, the following: maintain the research program to meet all national standards and requirements of accrediting organizations including good clinical research practices, collection and reporting of data, participate in annual program evaluation and, support communications activities, serving as a program representative at meetings, establish and maintain partnerships to advance the CCBD research program,  manage financial activities as assigned by the Clinical Research Manager.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

No direct patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Develops individual goals within the program to enhance clinical research practice and professional growth by assuming a leadership role in clinical research education and the evaluation and communication of program’s clinical research goals and outcomes.

Directs and monitors direct reports to assure adherence to best research practices and assists with continuing education of program staff.

Participates in both tactical and strategic program development and planning.

Provides full supervisory authority over assigned staff; including recruitment, disciplinary action, performance evaluations and orientation and training.

Continuously strives to improve educational, research, and advocacy programs within the CCBD research program through collaboration with other RPMs; sets and models high performance standards that empower staff to achieve desired outcomes as defined by CCBD research program leadership.

Contributes to and is accountable for adherence to national research standards and requirements of accrediting organizations in addition to all Federal and State regulations including collection and reporting of data to appropriate national registries, databases, and rating surveys.

 Manages financial activities as directed by the Clinical Research Manager such as review and sign-off for effort certification and review and assessment of the expense reports of their direct reports.

Contributes to and is accountable for adherence to research practices developed and implemented across the CCBD research program as well as CHCO.

Utilizes expert evidence-based practice to provide research expertise to direct reports. Provides follow up when desired outcomes are not achieved.

Develops presentations and other materials for use during program related events, trainings and meetings.

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

COACHING & DEVELOPING OTHERS - Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.

EMPOWERMENT & DELEGATION - Sharing authority and responsibilities with others to move decision making and accountability downward through the organization, enable individuals to stretch their capabilities, and accomplish the business unit’s strategic priorities.

RESOLVING CONFLICT - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

LEADING CHANGE - Identifying and driving organizational and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing market demands, technology, and internal initiatives; catalyzing new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture, systems, or products/services.

BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY - Meeting and exceeding internal or external customer expectations while cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.

COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.

INNOVATION - Creating novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); experimenting with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.

MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships

DECISION MAKING - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY – Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large.

SCOPE & LEVEL

Guidelines:  Full performance professional level work that requires additional knowledge, education, training or experience.

Complexity:  Duties performed involve concepts, theories, and concrete factors to be evaluated and weighed requiring a high degree of analytical ability, independent judgment, and decision-making. Acts as a subject matter expert in the field of expertise.

Decision Making:  Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed. 

Communications:  Contacts are of a remedial nature involving the resolution of problems and where some degree of discretion and judgment are required in carrying out a program and/or function of the organization.

Supervision Received:  Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Work assignment is generally unstructured and employee is responsible for organizing complex, varied, and simultaneous coordination of several functions, programs, or projects in various stages of completion.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human subjects research, biology or similar discipline.

Experience:  Five years of clinical research experience with 3 years managing direct reports, and two years at an expert or leadership level. Expert knowledge in clinical research operations. Solid knowledge of computer use and software to include MS office and other software used for hospital operations.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good

Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good

Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good

Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good

Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good

General Activity: Sit: 4-6 hours per day

General Activity: Stand/Walk: 2-4 hours per day

Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3/ of time

Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands – Gross Motor Function

Use of Hands/Feed: Both Hands – Precise Motor Function (or fine manipulation)

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 or more of time

Work Environment

Equipment: Telephone, computers, reading reports/graphs

Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent

Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Occasional

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Handles multiple priorities effectively

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works alone effectively

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively

Mental and Emotional Stress: Managing workload and system issues

Mental Stress: Multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, prioritizing

Mental Stress: Occasional off-hours required

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,523.01 to $117,784.52

Hourly Salary Range: $37.75 to $56.63

Benefits Information

As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and a robust wellness program.

Salary : $38 - $57