Research Manager

Job Summary

Plan, organize, direct and control aspects of research projects as part of natural history studies in ophthalmic diseases. Interact with clinical study sites and sponsors regarding organization of the reading center in close collaboration with the UREAD Director and the UREAD Program Manager, to ensure that sponsor's goals and expectations are met.

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Interact with clinical study sites and the sponsors regarding organization of reading center services
• Overview and perform study startup and site certification activities
• Serve as liaison between UREAD and study sites
• Serve as liaison with study sponsor and CRO as directed
• Overview data transfers to the study sponsor
• Attend conference calls with study sponsors
• Perform routine correspondence with sites, sponsors, and CROs
• Confirm receipt of all image materials received at UREAD, including technical evaluation of imaging data
• Respond to data queries as appropriate
• Prepare materials for grading, arbitration, quality assurance and quality control
• Overview and assignment of grading tasks to readers
• Perform data entry, filing, and other clerical duties
• Assist UREAD staff members as necessary to meet the needs of the various studies
• Attend UREAD group meetings as needed
• Prepare SOPs (Standard Operational Procedures)
• Deputy of the UREAD Program Manager, assisting the UREAD Program Manager and UREAD Director in budget preparation, training needs and general operations as well as administrative management of the Reading Center
• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Manager, Research Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferences include experience with human subjects research, excellent communication skills, oral and written. Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software programs and processes quickly.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43843B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid remote/in-office.
Department: 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $65,000 - $72,000
Close Date: 3/16/2026
Open Until Filled:

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