Research Senior Supervisor

Responsibilities*

• Supervises research projects in an assigned section of a research and development
  area to meet needs for new and improved product. Study types are broad and include randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, case-control studies and qualitative studies.

• Reviews and evaluates results, makes appropriate recommendations and controls
  research expenditures.

• Prepares progress reports for clinical trials and other studies as needed. 

• Employees in this classification supervise three or more full-time equivalent employees
  every week. Management duties include interviewing, selecting and training of
  employees: setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work; planning and
  directing their work; appraising their productivity and efficiency for the purpose of
  recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling their complaints
  and grievances and disciplining them when necessary. Management responsibilities
  include the authority to hire, fire, or promote assigned employees or make
  recommendations that are given particular weight.

• The subordinate group will generally possess a wide variety of skills and/or knowledge,
  performing somewhat complex to very complex tasks. Provides leadership, coaching,
  and mentoring to subordinate group. Subordinates in this division will support multiple studies across division and clinical specialty. 

Required Qualifications*

• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA).

• Minimum 7 years' experience in clinical trials and clinical research

• Ability to prioritize multiple research projects and lead teams effectively

• Extensive knowledge of IRB policy and procedures

• Strong financial background related to project budgeting and effort management.

• Experience with industry trials is preferred.

• Experience with Pediatric Pulmonology and research related to major diagnoses (Cystic Fibrosis, BPD, etc.) is strongly
  preferred.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.