Clinical Research Manager Jobs in Utah

INTRODUCTION

The Clinical Research Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring all cancer related clinical research at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is conducted according to the highest quality standards and in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. The Clinical Research Compliance Manager will ensure proper oversight of all Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT), as well as non-IIT studies conducted at HCI. The Clinical Research Compliance Manager will provide consistent leadership as well as operational and general oversight of the Research Compliance Office monitoring, audits, and quality assurance reviews to ensure competent and standardized practices that are compliant with all institutional and regulatory requirements. The position reports to the Director of Research Compliance Office and collaborates with partner departments including the Clinical Trials Office, Population Science Trials Office, Institutional Review Board, Office of Sponsored Projects, Office of General Counsel, etc. This position is eligible for hybrid work, partially remote, partially in an office located at HCI.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Please include a cover letter with your application detailing your interest and qualifications for this position.

• Collaborates with key research leadership, employees, physicians, members of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and research study sponsors to identify, research, investigate and resolve research-related compliance issues by serving as an internal expert and advisor in clinical research compliance matters
• Leads day to day operations of the Research Compliance Office programs including monitoring, audits and quality assurance reviews
• Provides oversight and direction for the Clinical Site Monitors, Clinical Site Auditors, and Data Management staff
• Supports the Data and Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC) by ensuring the Research Compliance Office follows the NCI approved Data and Safety Monitoring Plan
• Reviews and ensures the accuracy of comprehensive reports provided to the DSMC
• Proactively identifies, prioritizes and implements policies and procedural changes to enhance efficiencies of research activities at HCI
• Develops and implements methods, strategies, and standard operating procedures to ensure all compliance needs are met
• Develop, coordinate and participate in educational and training programs to enhance compliance and awareness of compliance issues
• Keeps current on new local and federal regulations, rules, revisions, and other industry standards that govern human subject research
• Conducts for-cause and spot audits of clinical trials
• Assists in internal and external audits of research activities
• Collaborates on investigations of matters of suspected non-compliance with appropriate key stakeholders to determine the appropriate corrective and preventative action plan
• Creates metrics to improve performance, efficiency and quality of research activities at HCI
• Participates in projects as assigned to promote research compliance
• Coordinates with Regulatory team when needed to address regulatory-related matters

PROBLEM SOLVING

This position utilizes federal, institutional guidelines and requirements to inform and complete submission of regulatory documents. This position also negotiates with University research committees and sponsors to ensure full compliance and communication.

The incumbent decides how to best accomplish the daily requirements of various regulatory objectives, prioritizes workload and establishes systems needed to achieve specific goals. Efforts of multiple departments or disciplines must be coordinated to ensure effective follow through and compliance of all involved following FDA, Good Clinical Practice, IRB, NIH, and/or other regulatory agency guidelines. Incumbent will be responsible for resolving and/or making appropriate recommendations for correction or full resolution to the Director and other members of the management team.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND LEVEL OF FREQUENCY THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND LEVEL OF FREQUENCY THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

PREFERENCES

- Three to Five (3-5) years working experience in a research compliance, or a similar quality auditing environment with expertise, knowledge, and GCP experience in auditing clinical trials
- Proficiency with electronic systems used to manage clinical trial data and safety reporting
- Oncology and/or hematology research experience highly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of regulations governing human subject research including but not limited to: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements, Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP), International Conference of Humanization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP), as well as state and federal guidelines
- Knowledge of clinical development process sufficient to effectively direct and manage multiple projects and timelines
- Strong attention to detail, establishing priorities, and adhering to deadlines.
- Able to show initiative and work independently, take initiative and complete tasks to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal communication (including oral and written) and leadership skills also required
- Proficient in standard Microsoft office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and other project management tools
- SOCRA or ACRP certification
- Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.

TYPE

Benefited Staff

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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LOCATION

Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT

CLOSE DATE

Close Date: 07/15/2026

PAY RATE RANGE

Pay Rate Range: 60700 to 115300

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

OPEN DATE

Open Date: 04/15/2026

JOB TITLE

Job Title: Manager, Clinical Research

WORKING TITLE

Working Title: Manager, Clinical Research

CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK

Career Progression Track: G

TRACK LEVEL

Track Level:

FLSA CODE

FLSA Code: Administrative

PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK

Standard Hours per Week: 40

FULL TIME OR PART TIME?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

SHIFT

Shift: Day

WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY

Work Schedule Summary:

DEPARTMENT

Department: 01345 - HCI Clinical Resrch Compliance

PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)