Job Details

Clinical Project Managers

Position Number: 7209282
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

Clinical Project Managers

Job Summary

Job Summary:
The Division of Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to coordinate and oversee clinical research studies from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for managing study operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting the successful execution of clinical protocols. The Clinical Project Manager collaborates with investigators, sponsors, and research staff to develop study documentation, maintain regulatory records, and monitor study progress, timelines, and deliverables. Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, overseeing data quality and reporting requirements, and ensuring adherence to institutional, federal, and sponsor guidelines. The position also contributes to team operations by supporting training and onboarding efforts and serving as a resource to research staff.
This position is posted at multiple job levels. Each level has distinct qualifications, responsibilities, which will be evaluated during the selection process. Final placement, including the associated pay rate, will be determined based on business needs and budget considerations.

Department Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.
Benefits Summary:
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Employee Health Requirements:
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:Coordinate all aspects of clinical studies from initiation through delivery. Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff. Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports. Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall clinical objectives. Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding reporting of events to oversight agencies. Utilize project management methodologies, lead cross-functional teams, resolve issues within the clinical study, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met.

Coordinate clinical research studies from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and maintain study-related documentation, including IRB submissions, protocol materials, regulatory binders, and progress reports.
Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and research staff to support study startup, execution, and closeout activities.
Ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor guidelines, including maintaining accurate and complete study records.
Monitor study progress, resolve operational issues, and communicate updates to appropriate stakeholders.
Track, document, and support reporting of adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Contribute to team operations by supporting onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing among research staff.

The following job levels and associated pay rates will be considered based on job placement. Final placement, including the corresponding pay rate, will be determined by the department in alignment with business needs and budget considerations.Clinical Project Manager, IRequires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: PZ6481Grade: P13Expected Pay Range: $46,584 to $63,300Clinical Project Manager, IIRequires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: PZ6482Grade: P15Expected Pay Range: $56,367 to $76,593Clinical Project Manager, IIIConsidered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: PZ6483Grade: P17Expected Pay Range: $68,204 to $84,883Clinical Project Manager, IVRecognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: PZ6484Grade: P19Expected Pay Range: $82,527 to $92,618
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Clinical Project Manager, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. Clinical Project Manager, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Clinical Project Manager, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Clinical Project Manager, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Preferences:

At least 2 years of directly related work experience (or equivalency).
Experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator with the University of Utah.
Experience with regulatory documents and University of Utah IRB.

The Department will screen applicants according to the identified preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45247B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs.Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: Depends on Experience
Close Date: 9/3/2026
Open Until Filled:

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