Research Operations Manager

Clinical Research Coordinator

This position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing Intermountain Health Research Studies for one or more clinical areas, supporting research initiatives and ongoing efforts. It ensures research staff follow appropriate processes and procedures according to research protocols, good clinical practice guidelines, and FDA regulations. The role involves collaborating with research teams and clinicians on project identification, facilitation of research activities, data collection and analysis, and compliance.

Essential Functions

• Operations Management : Oversee day-to-day operations in one or more designated areas under the direction of the Research Director, including research staff, resources, study participants, and protocol compliance. Provide direction for the technical, protocol-specific, and operational aspects of assigned trials, guiding and supporting the study team to ensure adherence to study objectives, timelines, and budget.
• Resource Coordination : Allocate resources for multi-center clinical studies, including protocol review, coordinator assignments, training, education, auditing, and monitoring. Oversee and ensure timely completion of CTMS entries, CRFs, and query resolution.
• Financial Management : Manage departmental and study financials, including budget evaluation and approval.
• Training & Development : Facilitate training and development for research staff, including but not limited to; Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Nurses, Regulatory Coordinators, Project Coordinators, and Research Assistants. Review monitoring visit / audit findings for themes or recurring issues, providing retraining / support as needed.
• Collaboration : Work with stakeholders to ensure timely applications for new studies and lifecycle reporting to sponsors and IRBs. Establish relationships with other departments (e.g., clinical teams, Radiology, laboratory) to facilitate support and involvement.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, certifications, and good clinical practice, staying current on relevant policies.
• Documentation & Reporting : Develop and maintain documentation tools and data collection instruments. Collaborate on writing reports, research papers, presentations, and articles.
• Staff Support : Support research staff, including staffing, training, performance management, and career development in collaboration with Research Director.
• Strategic Planning : Support strategic initiatives and ensure annual goals are set and met. Develop and execute recruitment strategies to enhance patient enrollment.
• Performance Improvement : Drive continuous improvement through performance coaching, career development, and employee engagement.

Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City : Murray

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$44.33 - $68.42