Clinical Account Manager Jobs in Utah

Job Summary:

The Division of Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to coordinate and oversee clinical research studies from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for managing study operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting the successful execution of clinical protocols. The Clinical Project Manager collaborates with investigators, sponsors, and research staff to develop study documentation, maintain regulatory records, and monitor study progress, timelines, and deliverables. Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, overseeing data quality and reporting requirements, and ensuring adherence to institutional, federal, and sponsor guidelines.

Department Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

Benefits Summary:

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
- 14.2% retirement contributions
- Generous paid leave time
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Flex spending accounts
- University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
- Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
- Free transit on most UTA services
- Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
- Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu.

Employee Health Requirements:

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Coordinate all aspects of clinical studies from initiation through delivery. Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff. Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports. Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall clinical objectives. Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding reporting of events to oversight agencies. Utilize project management methodologies, lead cross-functional teams, resolve issues within the clinical study, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met.

• Coordinate clinical research studies from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain study-related documentation, including IRB submissions, protocol materials, regulatory binders, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and research staff to support study startup, execution, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor guidelines, including maintaining accurate and complete study records.
• Monitor study progress, resolve operational issues, and communicate updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Track, document, and support reporting of adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety information in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Clinical Project Manager, I

Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: PZ6481
Grade: P13
Expected Pay Range: $46,584 to $63,300

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Project Manager, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences:

- At least 2 years of directly related work experience (or equivalency).
- Completion of phlebotomy training.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, demonstrated human relations and effective communication.

The Department will screen applicants according to the identified preferences.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• • How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• • Do you have a working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA, and IRB regulations?
  • Have knowledge in all of these areas
  • Have knowledge in some of these areas, but not all
  • No previous knowledge in these areas

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

- Resume

Optional Documents

- Cover Letter

Open Date

06/10/2026

Requisition Number

PRN45319B

Job Title

Clinical Project Managers

Working Title

Clinical Project Managers

Career Progression Track

P00

Track Level

P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code

Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$46,584 to $63,300

Close Date

09/10/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)