Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Program within the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) conducts research in the field of aging and dementia, and seeks to establish effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Manager to lead its team working on the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (WLS), a world-renowned study that has followed its participants for 60+ years. In the current effort (the Initial Lifetime's Impact on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (WLS-ILIAD), the ADRC has partnered with WLS and the University of Wisconsin - Survey Center (UWSC) in an ambitious attempt to map dementia prevalence within the cohort. This aim will help us to understand the complex relationship between sociodemographic factors, brain health, and dementia risk.

The program manager will provide administrative and regulatory oversight to this project and oversee daily operations of the study. This position will address all administrative, fiscal, and IRB-related matters. The appointed person will work closely with the Primary Investigators (PIs) and the study team to ensure coordination of study-related activities between the ADRC, WLS, and UWSC. Supervision of a minimum of 2.0 FTE is required. It is expected that the program manager understands all aspects of the study visit protocol and be able to provide coverage for biomarker study visits, if needed.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, and directs a clinical research program within a division, center, or department. Solicits clinical research opportunities, develops policies and procedures, and has significant responsibility for the overall functioning and effectiveness of the clinical research. Supervises clinical research staff.

• 20% Plans staff implementation of protocols and on-going quality review of one or multiple, basic or moderately complex clinical research trials or programs
• 10% Analyzes research portfolios and accounts, solicits internal and external research opportunities, promotes unit capabilities, and makes recommendations to leadership for strategic program enhancements
• 20% Compiles audits and documents research data to ensure necessary compliance with institutional policies and procedures
• 10% Composes, assembles, and submits grant proposals and protocols according to applicable rules and regulations
• 20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 20% Develops and monitors the program budget; and reviews and approves expenditures

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Degree in health-care related field preferred.

Qualifications:

Experience in a clinical or clinical research setting required. Prior project management and supervision of other academic/university staff preferred.

A successful candidate will have a proven track record of demonstrating strong leadership, organizational and operational management, and interpersonal skills. The incumbent must be effective at problem solving, communication (both written and verbal), building strong relationships with constructive interactions, and promoting and creating collegial environments that value accountability, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum starting salary for the position is $70,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

How to Apply:

At UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The Department of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering diversity. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, religion, and other group identities; and we encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Contact:

Sanjay Asthana
sa@medicine.wisc.edu
608-265-5862
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clinical Research Manager(RE018)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

275345-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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