Research and Grant Manager

Job Description:
This position is responsible to coordinate and oversee the functions of Intermountain Healthcare Clinical Studies for one or more clinical programs and support research initiatives and ongoing research efforts by ensuring that the research staff is following appropriate processes and procedures according to research protocol, good clinical practice quidelines, and pertinent FDA regulations. This role collaborates with research teams and clinicians regarding project identification, data collection and analysis, and compliance. This position may serve on various research teams or councils and shares subject matter expertise to scientific review, and may work alongside clinicians in developing research ideas.

Scope
This position acts as the operational leader over one or more designated areas. This position is responsible to manage the overall day-to-day operations performed in their assigned areas. This position collaborates with others in the planning, organizing, and guiding extensive scientific research programs and activities of outstanding novelty and / or importance.

Job Essentials
1. Responsible to manage the day-to-day operations performed in their assigned areas. This includes oversight of research staff, resources, study participants, and research study protocols and compliance.
2. Conducts research in order to stay current on policies, regulations and certifications (as may be required) pertaining to clinical studies and their management and acts as a subject matter expert for others.
3. Responsible for coordinating and allocating needed resources for multi-center clinical studies. This includes: receipt and review of clinical protocols, assisting with budget initiation, evaluation and approval of regulatory requirements and submissions (IRB/Privacy), study coordinator assignments, training, education, auditing, and monitoring.
4. May be responsible to manage or assist with departmental and study financials.
5. May be responsible for acquiring physician profiles and preferences in the conduct of research (Principal Investigators).
6. Facilitates and coordinates training and development activities for the research staff and others as appropriate. This includes the Institutional training program for Clinical Research Coordinators, Nurses, Research Associates, and Research Assistants.
7. Collaborates with others to support and assure timely applications for new studies and life cycle reporting to sponsors and internal IRB for all studies, as may be required.
8. Assists with the coordination of research & data analysis, outcome collection and clinical translation of research to both central and local leadership.
9. Ensures staff is following standard operating procedures and protocols including good clinical practice guidelines and FDA regulations where applicable. Demonstrates solid understanding of project management including development, support, installation, resource allocation, life cycle planning, cost tracking, and project risk assessment.
10. In collaboration with the research investigators and regulatory coordinators, develops, implements, and maintains documentation tools and data collection instruments necessary for generation and support of research and / or Clinical Program outcomes reports.
11. Ensures compliance with patient safety procedures and standard operating procedures for the assigned areas and collaborates with others to identify and implement best practices across research and clinical programs. Develops and recommends procedures and policies to ensure research/clinical program success, and recommends revisions and change strategies as needed.
12. Reviews and communicates current literature and research findings in collaboration with leadership. Identifies new ideas and areas for research/clinical studies and participates in data collection/analysis.
13. Collaborates with others to create and participate in writing reports, research papers, national presentations, articles and other documentation of study results.
14. Collaborates with the Research Initiatives Manager to ensure research staff is supported. Primarily responsible for staffing, training and development, performance management and performance coaching, career development and enhancement, and employee engagement. Recruits and manages clinical research coordinators assuring appropriate training and education for duties assigned. Encourages National Certifications (CCRC) for all clinical coordinators.
15. Participates in outcomes research and development projects supporting internal and collaborative research initiatives. May lead or participate in research dissemination initiatives (i.e., publication, presentations, etc.).
16. May represent the Research areas in collaborative committee assignments with internal and external agencies, such as other healthcare systems and academic or government agencies. Represents the organization at local and national committees and conferences relating to clinical studies.
17. Facilitates leadership meetings and interactions with various work groups as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a clinical or life science field, business, or healthcare operations. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for roles at Primary Children's Hospital.

Five years of experience coordinating and training in a healthcare/academic/industry research setting.
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Research and collaboration experience to interact effectively in academic, corporate, and clinical cultures on a national/international basis.
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Experience writing manuscripts, sops, technical specifications, and managing implementation projects.
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Demonstrated understanding of data management functions and processes.
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Ability to travel to various locations.
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Demonstrated understanding of data management functions and processes.
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Ability to travel to various locations.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in grant-funded projects of relevant field.
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Experience in study design, developing and analyzing research outcome data.
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Experience using statistical research methods and their use in outcomes data reporting.
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Experience in a role requiring the ability to demonstrate proficiency with MS project and database applications.
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Experience in obtaining grants.
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Experience in study coordination and collaboration.
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Familiarity with statistical and informatics/bioinformatics analysis tools.
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Experience working within a hospital clinical area and/or an understanding of workflows and hospital processes.

Physical Requirements:
Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.
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Operate computers and other equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
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See and read computer monitors and documents
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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Anticipated job posting close date:
07/01/2024

Location:
Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:
Murray

Work State:
Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$37.98 - $58.61

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