The Walter and Carole Young Center for Digestive Health is seeking a supervisor for the clinical trials team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, ability to both work with and lead a team, and a strong attention to detail. Prior supervisory expereince is preferred but not required. 

1. Accountable for the supervision of all assigned clinical research personnel. Trains new clinical research staff in department research and administrative procedures, evaluates their performance, encourages and supports their further education, and fosters their personal and professional development. Handles performance problems up to and including termination.
2. Organizes and manages clinical trials and other research studies.
3. Conducts protocol reviews to assess the feasibility of potential studies. Seeks out new research opportunities. Participates in study site selection activities.
4. Prepares and submits regulatory documents to study sponsors and any applicable regulatory agencies.
5. Works with study investigators to develop recruitment and screening procedures. Composes recruitment documents such as letters and brochures.
6. Composes documents, including informed consent forms and protocol abstracts. Creates other study documents and study management tools. Provides guidance and support to other research team members in this area.
7. Maintains study and regulatory documentation.
8. Carries out study visit tasks and procedures, arranging required tests and other appointments.
9. Manages the distribution of workload and back up support for each research team member. Provides support and guidance to other members of the research team. Mentor research coordinators, nurses, assistants, and other clinical staff and trainees.
10. Designs, establishes, and provides training programs for clinical research staff.
11. Travels to investigator meetings or protocol specific training.
12. Communicates with participants throughout the course of the study.
13. Prepares grants for funding department research.
14. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in education and experience, required.
• Master’s degree and/or 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, writing and office software skills required.

• Certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) required.