The Clinical Trial Manager, under broad direction from the project PI and input from the Senior Project Operations Manager, is responsible for assisting in the implementation and oversight of an international vaccine clinical trial for an emerging zoonotic disease. Incumbent is accountable for the overall clinical trial management for the designated program, including providing strategic direction, leadership, and management to multi-disciplinary study teams to ensure timely clinical trial execution.

This contract position ends one year from date of hire with possibility of extension or conversion to career.

Apply By Date

July 14, 2024 at 11:59pm: RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• Current certification by RAC, SoCRA, or ACRP
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or Clinical Research Administration or other medicine-related fields.
• More than 5 years of clinical research and/or research administration experience and thorough knowledge of all aspects of clinical trial operations; extensive knowledge of FDA and ICH regulations, GCP guidelines, HIPAA, institutional policies, and SOPs for conduct of human subjects research in an academic environment.
• Analytical skills to evaluate information, practices, and procedures, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and make recommendations for effective solutions, strategies, and/or approaches. Problem-solving skills to use logic to solve complex and difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to maintain effective relationships with staff, colleagues, and external customers, understand and appropriately respond to multiple and frequent inquiries, requests, and instructions in a courteous, cooperative, and professional manner with tact and diplomacy.
• Good investigative skills with a high degree of accuracy and high attention to detail with exercise excellent judgment and maintain strictest confidentiality of patient, study subject and academic matters.
• Ability to set priorities across multiple projects at any single time and demonstrate flexibility due to changes in workload, pressures, or deadlines, competing requirements and program changes; and excellent organizational skills for scheduling and facilitating meetings for large groups, and to complete individual project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or other advanced degree in Biological Sciences or Clinical Research Administration or other medicine-related fields.
• International experience in pharmaceutical industry as a trial manager, CRA, monitor, auditor, or project manager.
• Knowledge of the UC Davis or other academic health center policies and procedures on clinical research administration.
• Skilled in time management and priority setting; time management and organization skills to complete tasks independently and experience working in or leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• 50% - RESEARCH

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $88,600/yr. - $166,600/yr. (Dept budgeted salary range: $88,600/yr. - $140,000/yr. Commensurate with experience.)
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 24 CT
• UC Job Title: CLIN RSCH ANL 4
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Contract, 1 year contract with possibility of extension or conversion to career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: Manager will advise
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible:Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits and eligibility rules by visiting Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• For eligible roles, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Work Environment

The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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