"Clinical Sciences Program Director"

Clinical Sciences Program Director

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Ophthalmology

Job Title: Clinical Sciences Program Director

Position #: 00842864 - Requisition #: 38393

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology seeks a full-time Clinical Research Program Director. The position is responsible for the management of all clinical research operations through the department, including: pharmaceutical-based trials, investigator-initiated research and trials, bio-banking, and internal clinical research. This position will play a key role in developing and executing broad research goals with department leadership, establishing best-in-class operational procedures, growing patient and study enrollment, and mapping out the strategic priorities for clinical research. Main components of the job include 1) management of all departmental human-subject research, and the study coordinator teams, 2) administration of the internal and external regulatory processes, 3) support of finance-related activities in partnership with the department finance team, and 4) functioning as a trainer for study coordinators and backup coordinator as needed.

Tasks including project development such as editing protocols, writing consent forms and subject materials, and interpretation of protocols for the preparation of source documents, analysis of results and contribution to publications. Regulatory tasks include local and central IRB submissions, maintaining clinical trial records, FDA submissions, and acting as a liaison between industry, grants and contracts, principal investigators, and the department administrator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as administrative lead for clinical research.
• Work with DFA, clinical research manager and clinical trials finance coordinator to monitor and execute finance duties and assist in the long term strategy for sustaining clinical research in the department
• Provide oversight, direction and leadership for all clinical research operations within the department
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and direct team members
• Monitor, manage and deploy clinical research resources and FTE to department faculty and actively assess growth needs for personnel with in unit
• Provide oversight of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in all studies
• Develop program/project goals and communicate goals and outcomes with a variety of stakeholders
• Participate in tactical and strategic program/project development and planning
• Participate in program/project budget development processes, including grant writing and submission processes, and regularly reviews to ensure alignment
• Lead and participate in program/project start up and close out functions

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us: The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world. The technological innovations conceived and developed by departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields. The mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to be a nationally recognized department of ophthalmology by providing exemplary patient care founded on educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field + A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. + An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.
• Six (6) years of clinical research or related experience
• Two (2) years management experience in a clinical research setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a science or health related field
• Four (4)- Five (5) years supervisory or management experience in a clinical research setting
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Three or more years of clinical research experience in an ophthalmic practice setting.
• Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or higher with a minimum of 2 years of relevant ophthalmic medical experience may be substituted for degree
• Classroom and medical experience in ophthalmology to include refraction, tonometry, ETDRS vision testing, pupillary assessment, and ability to perform basic slit lamp exam is required.
• Current Clinical Research Certification (CCRC, CCRA, CCRP) or meets criteria to sit for exam within one year.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A business acumen with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
• Ability to set goals, motivate team members to achieve results
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques, management principles, and organizational leadership
• Expert knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to: Ashley Woodhouse ashley.woodhouse@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by December 15, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $81,588 - $103,780.