University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public research university in Madison, Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Its academic and research community spans the humanities, sciences, and applied disciplines, with more than $1 billion invested annually in research. The university combines undergraduate and graduate education with community outreach, campus resources, and athletics, guided by the Wisconsin Idea’s focus on public service. Its work also emphasizes diversity, inclusive excellence, and engagement with the wider community.

Clinical Research Manager – Madison, Wisconsin (Hybrid)

Lead compliant clinical trials and research operations for the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s reproductive health programs. Oversee staff, budgets, protocols, grants, regulatory requirements, and collaborations across clinical research initiatives.

Description

  • Coordinate staff delivery of protocols and continuing quality reviews for basic and moderately complex clinical research trials or programs
  • Create and track program budgets while reviewing and authorizing expenditures
  • Manage at least 2.0 full-time equivalent employees, including recruitment, performance oversight, disciplinary actions, and time approvals
  • Prepare and submit grant applications and research protocols in line with applicable regulations
  • Organize audits and maintain research documentation to support compliance with institutional policies and procedures
  • Evaluate research portfolios and accounts, identify internal and external funding opportunities, highlight unit capabilities, and advise leadership on strategic improvements
  • Direct the strategic planning and day-to-day operations of clinical research programs
  • Manage clinical trial execution and regulatory compliance
  • Work with investigators, sponsors, regulators, and institutional partners

Requirements

  • At least five years of clinical research or clinical trial management experience by the start date
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, GCP, ICH/FDA compliance, IRB procedures, and the clinical trial lifecycle
  • Ability to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and several concurrent studies
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams, addressing deviations and issues, and working with sponsors, sites, and stakeholders
  • Proficiency with EDC, Florence, OnCore, Team Work, REDCap, Arrow, RAMP, Qualtrics, Excel, and Advarra Participant Payments
  • Highly organized, quality-focused, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of ethical, sound decision-making
  • Master’s degree preferred, ideally in life science or healthcare
  • Resume and cover letter required
  • Successful completion of an initial caregiver check and renewal every four years under Wisconsin Caregiver Law
  • Ongoing authorization to work in the United States is required; university sponsorship is unavailable
  • Professional references will be requested from finalists

Benefits

  • Substantial vacation, holiday, and sick leave allowances
  • Competitive insurance plans and savings accounts
  • Retirement benefits

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