"Research Manager"

Job Summary

This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood drawings and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials

Review study protocols, primary disease category and investigational drug information; Familiarity with all study requirements; Communicate and make arrangements with the different areas of AU that may be involved in the study (ice radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.); Set up studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies; Adapt study for changes due to study amendments and extensions.

Recruitment of Subjects

Familiarity with inclusion/exclusion criteria; Prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators; Prepare any advertisements for institutional approval; Prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual; Become the liaison between sources of referral (i.e. clinical staff, community groups and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator; Screen patients for inclusion/exclusion criteria; Verify informed consent.

Conduct of Study

Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures; Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and AU requirements' Obtain laboratory samples; Obtain vital signs, perform ECGs when required and assist physician with physical examinations; Conduct Good Clinical Practices.

Medical Management

Assess patient's general health; Accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB; Notify Principal Investigator of patient's condition; Provide assistance to Principal Investigators for management of adverse events; Schedule any required follow-up procedures for resolution of adverse events.

Study Documentation & CRF Completion

Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents; Ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures/tests and study information; Accurately complete source documents; Work with data coordinators to accurately complete case report forms and other data entry in a timely manner; Enter patient information into OnCore.

Reports & Financial Documentation

Complete all reports, including the annual study continuation report required by IRB; prepare forms and submit Investigational New Drug.

Performs other duties as needed
Performs related work as required.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one year directly applicable experience; previous supervisory experience.

OR

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five years progressive grant management, resources management and quality assurance program development experience and previous supervisory experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years progressive grant management, resources management and quality assurance program development experience and previous supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health-related field or life sciences with ten years experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility; Oncology Nurse Certification; Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry-sponsored projects and investigator-initiated studies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B12

Salary Range: $62,300/annually - $75,000/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 12/8/25 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!