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The Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement is a large interdisciplinary team seeking a full-time Clinical Research Manager I to manage the daily operations of the department's clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Manager develops and oversees the implementation of best practice guidelines for conducting research protocols and handles training of research staff in these areas. The position involves oversight of ten Clinical Research Assistants working under fourteen Principle Investigators with research areas including but not limited to pediatric hearing loss, balance disorders, head and neck disorders, genetics, airway disorders, sleep disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, and communication disorders. The Clinical Research Manager also manages communication between study staff and stakeholders (internal and/or external), conducts Performance Management, and ensures compliance with hospital and governmental regulations. The Clinical Research Manager will work closely with the Director of Clinical Research, the Director of Laboratory Research, and the department's biostatistician, and may have the opportunity to participate in research projects. The ideal candidate will have strong organization skills, strong team leadership skills, the ability to handle multiple projects at once, strong written and oral communication styles, and self-motivation.
The Clinical Research Manager will be responsible for:

• Leads and manages the work of multiple clinical research projects. Serves as Clinical Research Study / Trial Manager for one or more large, clinical studies.
• Collaborates and consults with investigators and their staff on the design, development, and conduct of clinical research studies and on clinical research best practices.
• Works with study investigators and statisticians to plan analyses, clean and verify data and facilitate preparation of datasets for analyses.
• Collaborates directly with Hospital investigators and CRP scientific staff on developing and writing grants and study protocols.
• Develops curriculum, conducts lectures, and directs courses as part of sponsored educational efforts to train clinical investigators and study staff in clinical research regulations and best practices.
• Leads design and development of data management and data monitoring tools and procedures and supervises data management staff and activities in compliance with GCP and program standards.
• Lead and collaborates with matrix team to design and develop study databases and related products and procedures. Manages Staff's Performance Reviews.
• Ensures work is performed in conformance with established hospital, program, federal, and state policies and procedures.

In order to qualify you must:

• A Bachelors Degree and 6 years of relevant work experience; or a Masters Degree and 4 year's of relevant experience
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
• Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions.
• Advanced writing skills.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and specific License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.