Clinical Research Program Manager

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 276878

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Cardiometabolic Center research program, including coordination of active clinical trials, observational cohort studies, and translational research projects across all Center cores.
• Manage IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and clinical trial compliance in accordance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor requirements (GCP/ICH).
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate research coordinators, data analysts, and other research staff; lead hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
• Coordinate multi-site research activities and serve as the primary liaison with external collaborators, industry partners, and academic institutions participating in Center studies.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research operations, data management, quality assurance, and participant safety monitoring.
• Support grant development and reporting activities, including preparation of NIH and industry-sponsored progress reports, budget tracking, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee research data management and integrity across platforms including REDCap, EPIC, and other clinical data systems used by the Center.
• Facilitate the recruitment, screening, consent, and enrollment of research participants across Center studies in collaboration with the clinical trials team.
• Coordinate internal and external communications for the Center, including preparation of presentations, manuscripts, newsletters, and reports for stakeholders and funding agencies.
• Monitor Center finances, manage procurement, and assist in budget planning, tracking, and reconciliation across funded projects.

Required:

• Education: Masters degree in Clinical Research, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in clinical research coordination or program management, including direct experience with IRB protocols, clinical trial operations, and research compliance.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a complex, multidisciplinary research environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with research management platforms (REDCap, EPIC, or equivalent); familiarity with GCP/ICH guidelines and clinical trial regulatory requirements.
• Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of research ethics, human subjects protection, and institutional compliance requirements for federally funded and industry-sponsored clinical research.

Preferred:

• PhD in Clinical Research, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of clinical research program management, including demonstrated leadership of multi-site clinical trials or federally funded cardiovascular or cardiometabolic research programs.
• Familiarity with cardiometabolic diseases, heart failure, or cardiovascular clinical research
• Experience with data science tools, EHR-based research platforms, and large clinical datasets.
• Prior grant management or sponsored research administration experience, including NIH and/or industry-funded clinical trials.

Standard full-time hours apply (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday). Onsite presence is required given the nature of clinical research operations; some flexibility may be considered based on specific project needs and institutional policy.

The Clinical Research Program Manager will report directly to Dr. Ambarish Pandey (Director and Co-PI) and Dr. Thomas Wang (Co-PI) of the Cardiometabolic Center.