Job Posting: Clinical Research Manager

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

In support of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) mission, the Clinical Research Manager provides managerial and leadership oversight for day-to-day clinical research operations within their designated domain(s) within MHIF Research.  The Manager supervises and ensures effective optimization and engagement of the Research Associates, Associate Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC’s).

 
1. Strategy and Goals/Clear Direction

• In line with the overall strategy and goals of MHIF, the Manager develops goals and objectives for the unit and cascades to goals for team members, providing clear alignment and contribution to the greater department goals. 
• Regularly communicates key business and technical information of the department and MHIF.    Interprets and utilizes this information to design and execute group objectives. 

2. Operational Effectiveness

• Allocates work, delegates work assignments, and matches skills to the work to ensure that work is assigned at the right level to optimize staff talents and effectiveness
• Plans, establishes metrics, oversees and evaluates the execution and productivity of the ongoing operations of the research unit 
• Oversees and evaluates the group productivity and work quality 
• Develops and oversees processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.  Holds team accountable for meeting and/or exceeding SOP requirements
• Builds systems and a culture of accountability; creates a culture of learning from success and failure 
• Develops team quality standards and programs in alignment with organizational quality programs; monitors and maintains quality of unit performance in accordance with internal policies and standards and grant and/or contract parameters
• May coordinate data compilation and computation, ensuring quality control and compliance with protocol; reviews results for validity and reliability, and provides initial analyses of results
• Monitors unit’s performance to budget 

3. Collaboration, Change and Culture 

• Ensures collaboration with and leverages other teams, programs and functions.  Proactively communicates to ensure alignment and synchrony
• Identifies problems, barriers and successes; removes roadblocks and rewards success
• Builds and maintains a supportive team environment and cross-functional team relationships
• Helps the team through change.  Builds a positive team culture and role models and reinforces behaviors that support MHIF values and culture 

4. Budget and Study Portfolio Management

• Supports study budget contracting and resource allocation
• Reports on project time allocation and reconciling actual to plan
• Reports revenue/expenses for responsible projects and implements strategies that improve the overall profitability of the group
• Makes recommendations regarding study selection 

5. Staffing and Team Member Development 

• Evaluates resource need, recommends appropriate type of resource e.g. full or part time, intern, contractor, etc.
• Interviews candidates and leads selection of final hire
• Ensure effective training and onboarding of new hires 
• Identifies growth needs, provides reinforcing and constructive performance feedback, and provides coaching in the areas of skill, knowledge, performance and behaviors
• Creates development opportunities for employees and leads development conversations
• Cultivates an environment and culture which reinforces MHIF values  that engages and retains employees
• Evaluates staff morale listening and reporting on what is working and not working
• Develops solutions  that maintain and/or improve morale and overall staff engagement

6. Study Support                                                                           

• At times may serve as an individual contributor assisting in study design, implementation, and administration, ensuring compliance with HRRC (IRB) requirements, Federal/State regulations, and grant and/or contract parameters

7. Participates in and may play a leader role in organizational, Research or department special projects 

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in biologic/medical sciences or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading clinical research projects including projects evaluating drugs or devices that are not FDA approved. Must have a track record initiating, executing and completing clinical research projects
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory/manager experience leading highly skilled clinical/medical personal which may include hiring, training, coaching, developing and managing performance of individuals or equivalent and proven experience in influencing, support, and coaching others
• Clinical Research Coordinator/Professional (CCRC or CCRP) certification
• Good command of clinical trial acumen and sound clinical judgement 
• Experience leading teams with a track record of coordinating work with team members 
• Versatile and effective interpersonal skills with a wide range of employees and stakeholders
• History of exhibiting personal leadership at MHIF - has worked well during periods of change, has contributed positively to communications, and collaborated effectively across the organization. 
• Evidence of being self-aware with emotional maturity, self-management and poise under pressure
• Experience in managing and assessing workflow and assigning and evaluating resources

 
Preferred:

• Professional degree in medical sciences (RN, RD, Pharm.D, MD, MPH, etc)
• Greater than 5 year’s manager experience within a clinical/medical organization which included responsibilities for budgets, goals, strategies, process improvement, etc. 
• Expertise and working knowledge of cardiovascular diseases and therapies

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this role takes into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are determined on the facts and circumstances of each case. The current range is $100,000 to $135,000.

In addition to salary, MHIF also offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 hours per week or more including medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance, employer contributions toward a health savings account (if applicable), 401(k) with employer match and contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement,  paid volunteer time, and 10 paid holidays annually.

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Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.

Date posted: January 6, 2025