Clinical Research Supervisor - Internal Medicine (All of Us Research Program)

Clinical Research Supervisor - Internal Medicine (All of Us Research Program)

The Clinical Research Supervisor supports the All of Us Research Program Heartland Consortium at the University of Kansas Medical Center by leading and contributing to enrollment, engagement, and data collection of pediatric and adult research participants. This role is responsible for achieving regional enrollment goals, including enrolling approximately 700 pediatric participants annually. This position combines direct supervision of clinical research staff with active participation in study operations. The supervisor ensures efficient workflows, high-quality data collection, regulatory compliance, and achievement of enrollment benchmarks. The role also supports community engagement efforts and may require participation in outreach events outside of standard business hours.

Job Duties

• Serve as hiring manager and direct supervisor for clinical research staff, providing leadership, oversight, and performance management.
• Oversee staff onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations.

Clinical Research Operations

• Engage, consent, and enroll pediatric and adult participants while balancing supervisory responsibilities.
• Monitor and drive progress toward enrollment targets, including approximately 700 pediatric participants annually, and implement strategies to address gaps.
• Coordinate team workflows by assigning and prioritizing study activities based on staff capacity and skill level.
• Perform and support clinical procedures including specimen collection, processing, handling, and shipping in accordance with study protocols.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant data entry and documentation across all study activities.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day operational and workflow challenges to maintain efficiency.
• Monitor study supply inventory and coordinate procurement as needed.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Recognize, document, and report adverse events and protocol deviations to the Principal Investigator and sponsors.
• Prepare documentation for and participate in monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with Research Administration and the Human Research Protection Program to maintain compliance.

Outreach & Community Engagement

• Support and help coordinate community outreach and engagement strategies to increase awareness and recruitment.
• Participate in outreach activities, including "pop-up" enrollment events across the Kansas City, MO and KS region.
• Represent the program at community events, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular written and verbal updates to senior leadership on enrollment progress, operational performance, and challenges.
• Track study-related expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for supplies, equipment, and participant-related costs.
• Analyze operational metrics and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, participant experience, and team performance.
• Participate in continuing education and training to remain current with clinical research best practices.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This position requires on-site presence due to the hands-on and supervisory nature of the work. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support community outreach and participant recruitment activities.

Required Qualifications

Certifications/Licenses: At least one of the following certifications:

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)

Work Experience:

• Ten (10) years of clinical research experience, including work with community-based settings, pediatric research or related experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with electronic health records, databases, and data capture systems.
• Experience as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Experience with biospecimen collection and handling (e.g., blood, urine and saliva).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in relevant field.

Work Experience:

• Clinical research experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Business and financial experience to assist in developing study budgets, contracts, and grant applications.
• Experience developing or implementing recruitment and community engagement strategies.
• Experience managing study operations across multiple locations or outreach settings.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Multitasking skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Rate Type: Salary

Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range: $80,600.00 - $120,900.00

Minimum $80,600.00

Midpoint $100,800.00

Maximum $120,900.00