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Research Project Manager

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona
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The posted compensation range of $30.55 - $44.30 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-402946 Employment Type Full Time Department Research - Cro Activities Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday- Friday (8:00am to 5:00 pm) Remote No Category Research Travel No
Overview

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We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological InstituteNorton Thoracic InstituteCancer Center at St. Joseph'sIvy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Responsibilities

Exciting Opportunity! Join the Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center as a Clinical Research Project Manager! We're expanding our team for a groundbreaking initiative within a new ALS research consortium funded by the NIH. As a key player you'll oversee multi-center clinical studies in ALS contributing to cutting-edge research and making a significant impact on the future of ALS studies. This role offers a unique chance for Research Project Managers to elevate their careers grow professionally and be part of a transformative journey in neuromuscular disorder research. Multiple openings available for passionate individuals ready to shape the future of ALS research!

Project Manager will be responsible for providing oversight and leadership necessary for successful delivery of pre-clinical and clinical projects from initiation to implementation to close-out of assigned research activities. The Project Manager is expected to effectively manage scope, schedule/timelines, budget, quality and resources of the assigned trial(s). Study management will also include outside clinical site management, vendor management, and study meeting planning and execution.

  • Collaborate with project investigators and research sites to ensure targets are met for study start up site activation patient recruitment and enrollment 
  • Assist with clinical site contract and amendment development as applicable 
  • Coordinate preclinical project work activities among internal departments and stakeholders including the Pre-clinical Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Core and Senior Scientists 
  • Coordinate multiple studies including the review of study protocols data and final reports 
  • Ensure compliance with pre-clinical guidelines 
  • Work with biorepository and veterinary managers to ensure that materials for pre clinical study work are available and provided 
  • Provides coordination and support for clinical study data management biostatistics and participating clinical sites. 
  • Assist in safety management and reporting to Data and Safety Monitoring Boards medical monitors funding and regulatory agencies. 
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the timely execution of high-quality pre-clinical and clinical research projects leveraging knowledge expertise and risk mitigation while functioning as the principal liaison with internal and external project stakeholders 
  • Manage study related regulatory documents and ensure the Trial Master File (TMF) is up to date and audit ready throughout the course of the study 
  • If applicable oversee IND and local and central IRB applications and communication with regulatory agencies (FDA Health Canada etc.) for studies with investigator held INDs


Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

  • 2 years of Project Management or 2 years of Clinical Research Experience. A combination of education and experience may be accepted 
  • Bachelor's degree in related field 
  • Microsoft office package and excel experience and Electronic Data Capture System (EDC) skill preferred 

Preferred: 

  • Master’s Degree in related field preferred

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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