Assistant Manager Clinical Research – Neurology Full-time

Job Title

WashU Medicine Center for Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders

Job Description

The WashU Medicine Center for Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders provides quality care, state-of-the-art treatment, precision medicine, and research opportunities to pediatric and young adult patients diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders. Patients at our center have access to leading-edge clinical trials which focus on personalized medicine to improve the understanding, treatment, and prevention of neuromuscular diseases. Provides comprehensive experience and expertise in the overall planning, conduct and evaluation of clinical research. Provides leadership and oversight to the research program and team(s) incorporating mission focused principles of ethics, integrity, and collaboration and implementation. Serves as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff by promoting a smooth operation of clinical research. Responsible for preparation of budgetary reports and ensures billing and regulatory compliance standards are maintained. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Clinical Research Coordinator III and/or Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Assists in the management of the day-to-day functions of the research team.
• Utilizes critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive direction to clinical research personnel.
• Supervises research team, including hiring, terminating, and scheduling assignments to personnel; provides performance feedback/annual reviews.
• Onboards, educates, and trains new staff; serves as a point of reference for current research staff.
• Identifies problems and/or inconsistencies with personnel and study conduct and develops and implements corrective action plans.
• Provides higher level oversight and management of all phases of study/protocol lifecycle.
• May assist in the strategic planning of clinical research, including evaluation of the research team's bandwidth for new trials and assessment of new protocols and subsequent assignment of the protocol to research staff.
• May order supplies needed for the research projects and research group.
• May assist in monitoring ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Patient care setting.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Lab/research equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Clinical Or Research (4 Years), Supervisory (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience/certification.
• SOCRA/ACRP certified.
• Familiarity with University systems.
• Effective working knowledge of investigator initiated, industry sponsored, and NIH funded multi-center trials of all phases.
• Knowledge of grant compliance and FDA regulations.

Grade

C13

Salary Range

$70,600.00 – $109,500.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.