Research Manager

Massey Cancer Center


“To improve the lives of all Virginians by delivering cutting-edge cancer care through patient-centered prevention and treatment; high-impact, innovative research; community input and engagement; and education and training of the next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals.”

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Cancer Center is a nationally ranked cancer center located in the heart of Downtown Richmond. All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and academic-professional-benefits/

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities


The Research Manager will provide leadership and oversight of the Palesh Laboratory research projects. This includes supervising multiple clinical research staff, managing clinical research operations, quality management, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and fiscal oversight.

The Research Manager will perform the following duties:

• Hire, orient, train, and conduct performance reviews for staff handling research administration activities associated with the conducting of clinical trials; Monitor staffing levels, and identify adequate coverage for trial workload across teams of study coordinators
• Supervise the implementation of and adherence to study protocols; Educate research staff on established policies, processes, and procedures
• Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials; Develop consent forms for approval by Human Subjects Panel
• Coordinate new protocol submissions, renewals, and revisions to Institutional Review Board for multiple studies; Complete annual reports to Institutional Review Board, CSTA, FDA and other regulatory agencies; Submit Investigational New Drug applications to the FDA as required
• Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions, and respond to requests and questions
• Provide leadership and expertise in identifying and completing research grants. Oversee financial resources, as needed, create internal and external budgets for research protocols, assure financial accountability, and serve as primary liaison between sponsor, department accounting, and Research Management Group
• Lead or chair committees or task forces to address and resolve significant issues
• Engage in high-level outreach and networking opportunities, representing the research program to a variety of internal and external audiences
• Analyze trends in recruitment and assure there is a limited number of competing trials. Make recommendations for a variety of options within a trial; track physician compliance
• Assist with analysis of data and preparation of manuscripts and scientific presentations

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Massey Cancer Center supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and five years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications
• Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated managerial experience

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience



Position Details:

Department: Massey Cancer Center
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 75%
Exemption Status: Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Massey Human Resources

Contact Email: MasseyHR@vcu.edu

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