Job Description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
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About the Department As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?
UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full-time and part-time faculty, staff and student workers.
Founded in 1947, the UC Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is revolutionizing medicine by connecting discovery and education to world-class care in neurological diseases. Our vision is to be the model organization that integrates neurologic clinical care, research and education.
Job Overview The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Project Manager. As the Project Manager of this Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)-funded study, TESTED (Treatment with Endovascular Intervention for Stroke Patients with Existing Disability), the candidate will facilitate the regulatory aspects of a national, multicenter observational, comparative effectiveness study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an endovascular clot retrieval vs medical management for acute ischemic stroke patients with a pre-existing disability. Further information about the project can be found at There will be a total of approximately 44 US and Canada sites. The project manager will work directly with performance sites in the clinical trial, including the coordination of site startup activities, regulatory oversight, and overseeing the site closure process. The appropriate candidate will have extensive clinical trial/large observational study coordination and regulatory experience. Salary is commensurate with the role.
Essential Functions - Serve as the primary regulatory point of contact for the single Institutional Review Board at the University of Cincinnati and the performance sites and manage the site activation and site closure processes.
- Specific responsibilities will include coordinating site startup activities and providing regulatory assistance to sites for the single IRB process. This includes submitting and tracking central and site-level IRB submissions for site initial reviews, translated informed consent documents, PI changes, and other modifications.
- The role will also involve ensuring IRB compliance across all sites; reviewing site, regulatory, and staff documents; managing the financial interest disclure process; overseeing the delegation of authority log process; assisting with REDCap eConsent management; facilitating IRB approvals for site Principal Investigator changes; tracking and assisting with the clinical trial agreement process, including any modifications throughout the study; and participating in site readiness calls. Oversee safety surveillance throughout the study, including prompt reporting of Unanticipated Problems, non-compliance and/or serious protocol deviations to the single Institutional Review Board and Data Coordinating Center if applicable, and drive the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education - Bachelor's Degree.
- Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience Five (5) years related experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered - Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.
- SoCRA or ACRP certification.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include: - Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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Clinical Research Project Manager, College of Medicine, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Date: Jun 18, 2025
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Cincinnati, OH, US
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