Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Clinical Research Training and Quality Job Description The Project Manager will serve as a key member of the Quality team, supporting the Cancer, Clinical Trials, and Translational Research Office by leading education and training initiatives. This role focuses on ensuring that all team members complete required training and remain compliant with regulatory and institutional standards, while also designing and implementing new training content. The position requires a strong understanding of clinical research operations, patient care, data management, and regulatory processes, with a particular emphasis on treatment-based clinical trials rather than observational studies. Responsibilities + Lead education and training initiatives for the Quality team supporting cancer, clinical trials, and translational research activities. + Ensure all staff complete required training and maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements. + Develop, update, and deliver new training content tailored to Research Assistants, Regulatory staff, Clinic Coordinators, Data Coordinators, Nurses, and administrative personnel. + Monitor and track training completion, documentation, and adherence to training schedules across the department. + Understand and oversee protocol review and execution processes to ensure consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance. + Maintain and manage schedules of adherence for clinical trial protocols, ensuring timelines and milestones are met. + Assess and support site workflows to promote efficient, compliant, and patient-centered clinical research operations. + Apply comprehensive knowledge of regulatory processes to guide training content and quality initiatives. + Interpret applicable regulations and translate them into clear, practical training materials and guidance for staff. + Educate and train staff on regulatory requirements, treatment protocols, and best practices in clinical research. + Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams involved in contracts, regulatory submissions, and trial operations to align training with operational needs. + Support audit readiness by preparing staff and documentation for sponsor, internal, and FDA audits. + Participate in or support sponsor, internal, and FDA audits, ensuring training and quality processes meet required standards. + Focus on treatment protocols, ensuring training and processes address the complexities of interventional clinical trials rather than observational studies. + Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the quality of training, patient care, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. + Indirectly support patient care outcomes by improving staff competency and adherence to clinical research standards. + Collaborate closely with another coordinator and leadership to prioritize training projects and quality initiatives within the department. + Provide subject matter expertise on clinical research, patient care, data management, and regulatory requirements to inform departmental policies and procedures. Essential Skills + At least five years of research experience, with exposure to all aspects of clinical research operations. + Demonstrated experience in clinical research and clinical trials, particularly treatment-based protocols rather than observational trials. + Strong understanding of patient care within the context of clinical research. + Clinical research certification or equivalent formal recognition in clinical research practices. + Proven knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for clinical research. + Ability to understand, interpret, and apply regulations to real-world clinical research scenarios. + Experience educating or training others on regulations, protocols, and compliance requirements. + Participation in sponsor, internal, or FDA audits, with familiarity in audit expectations and processes. + Comprehensive understanding of protocol review, execution, and documentation requirements. + Experience maintaining schedules of adherence for clinical trial activities and site workflows. + Broad experience with research, patient care, data management, and regulatory processes in a clinical research setting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in oncology clinical research, including familiarity with oncology-specific protocols and workflows. + Experience in training development, including designing, organizing, and delivering training programs. + Experience with audit preparation, including organizing documentation and coaching staff for sponsor, internal, or FDA audits. + Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse roles such as Research Assistants, Regulatory staff, Clinic Coordinators, Data Coordinators, Nurses, and administrative teams. + Strong communication and presentation skills to clearly convey complex regulatory and clinical concepts. + Interest in professional growth, with openness to future opportunities within the department or broader organization. Work Environment The Project Manager will work within the Cancer, Clinical Trials, and Translational Research Office alongside a small, collaborative team that includes another coordinator and a manager. The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence two days per week and remote work for the remaining three days. On-site days vary week to week based on meetings, audits, and departmental activities. Initially, the schedule will align with the manager's on-site days to support onboarding and collaboration, and over time will offer some flexibility in selecting remote and on-site days, subject to meeting and audit schedules. The environment centers on complex oncology clinical trials and translational research, with a strong emphasis on quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The culture supports professional development and offers opportunities to move into other roles within the department or broader organization, while providing a setting where training initiatives can have a meaningful impact on both staff performance and patient care. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $67.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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