Research Project Manager

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. Position Summary The UNC North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute (TraCS) serves as the academic home for the University’s Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA), a funded NIH grant. The vision of the TraCS Institute is to transform how clinical and translational science is being performed, here at UNC, throughout the State and out into the CTSA national community. The Research Coordination and Management Unit (RCMU) is a centralized research support unit of NC TraCS that provides short‑term study management and start‑up services to UNC investigators. Research coordinators within the unit provide support to a variety of clinical research projects and investigators across UNC, as well as work closely with the RCMU team and other TraCS colleagues to support the mission of the RCMU and NC TraCS. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, guidance, and expertise to the unit, and work directly with customers of the unit (Principal Investigators, research teams) to develop and execute rigorous and efficient study protocols. This position will serve as an expert consultant to study teams advising on and executing complex project management. For RCMU customers, this position will provide leadership and oversight to study teams and their personnel. This role will fill otherwise unmet needs for study teams by executing the following activities, including, but not limited to: project management, study start‑up, oversight of study teams, hiring and onboarding of new study staff, and developing study protocols and other essential documentation (e.g., case report forms, source documents, regulatory reports, monitoring plans, data management plans), etc. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Three years of clinical research experience. Must have advanced knowledge of research best practices and regulations and ability to follow established regulations, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrated ability to plan work and coordinate projects, as well as the ability to identify and solve problems. The position requires significant attention to detail, the ability to successfully balance multiple competing priorities, strong decision‑making, leadership, and project management skills. Must be able to work independently, as well as function as part of a team, displaying capability to interact with a variety of people in a professional, effective, diplomatic manner. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Previous experience as a clinical project manager at UNC is preferred. Special Physical/Mental Requirements N/A Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Office of Human Resources Contact Information Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position. Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline None of the above How comfortable do you feel independently navigating study start‑up and ongoing regulatory processes for clinical trials? Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Not comfortable, but am willing to learn How many clinical trials have you independently navigated start‑up processes for? None 1 – 10 10 – 50 50+ Have you worked directly with federally funded studies? Yes No Have you worked directly with industry funded studies? Yes No Do you have hands‑on experience executing clinical trials that occur in clinical settings? (Open Ended Question) Do you have experience with INDs and/or IDEs? (Open Ended Question) Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents None Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Office of Human Resources Contact Information: Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 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