Clinical Research Program Lead
Washington
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Minimum Education. BA/ BS degree in science, technical, or health-related field with < 5 year relevant experience MS degree with 3 years relevant experience; Doctoral degree with < 2 years of relevant experience. Minimum Work Experience 2-4 years of clinical research experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience managing NIH or industry sponsored clinical research projects. Supervisory/management experience in related job function. Preferred/ Desired Experience: Pediatrics experience preferred. . Functional Accountabilities. Responsible Conduct of Research Consistently demonstrate adherence with the standards for the responsible conduct of research. Maintain confidentiality of data as required. Plan, conduct, and manage research and/or research intervention projects within the federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator. Responsible for appropriate use of research funds and resources. Comply with all annual job-related training requirements. Communication Protect patient/family right to confidentiality in relation to research protocol. Act as a role model for other professionals by communicating responsively, respectfully, and assertively. Collaborate with physician and other health care professionals throughout all phases of the research process. Project Management Effectively manage day-to-day research and/or research intervention program operations. Ensure that sponsor/data center deadlines are met. Ensure timely IRB submissions and adheres to all reporting requirements. Clearly and concisely documents patient assessments, observations, test results, and other study related information per federal regulations/ ICH guidelines, GCPs, SOPs, sponsor/ CRO and IRB requirements. Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials. Manage resources within study budget, works with senior staff and principal investigators, identifies standard of care versus study procedures. Tracks patient and study specific milestones. Oversee data management for research projects. Develops and manages systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Assist upper management in the development, implementation, and evaluation of services, programs, policies and procedures, and performance standards to achieve research team goals. Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; may assist with the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff. Incorporate budget considerations in all planning and decision making. Assist the PI with the submission of progress reports, data updates and grant applications. Professional Development Review journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information relevant to clinical research programs. Attend and contribute to team meetings, including working to set and achieve project timelines and deliverables. Represent the organizations at regional and national meetings. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/ Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/ Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/ Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance CN Hospital (Main Campus) (L 002) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010