Program Manager jobs in Cary, NC

The Program Manager will serve to manage projects for large multi-institutional clinical trials. Responsibilities include cohesive efforts in planning, organizing, implementing, and managing study processes. This position will oversee day-to-day operations and coordination of projects, including facilitating meetings, coordinating study start-up activities, and tracking program progress. This position must be adaptive in nature, requiring a broad skill set and the ability to quickly address operational opportunities and weaknesses which may require interacting with multiple state and federal entities. In addition, this position ensures timely updates and formatting consistency to relevant reports and websites; compliance for quality assurance to include identifying, tracking, and reporting any barriers to hinder a successful outcome; deliverables for project protocols across various participating sites, vendors, and institutions are met; and all research is in adherence with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practices, and IRB regulations for the protection of human subjects. Communication is critical as this position will manage communication with various levels of stakeholders to ensure accuracy and conclusively. This position will also work closely with senior leadership to determine necessary implementation and streamlined processes for expansion and operations.

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Experience starting up, managing, and closing multi-center trials.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, while continually demonstrating high levels of interpersonal versatility within diverse populations.
Strong interpersonal and organizational problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and credibility with coworkers, managers, and clients.
Ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks, including adeptness at time management.
Strong software and computer skills.
Must be a self- starter and comfortable with broad and varied responsibilities.
Ability to maintain confidential information with a high regard for integrity.
Maintaining organizational excellence will require advanced skills in coordination, communication, and an understanding of the interconnected relationships between internal and external entities.

Broad knowledge of clinical trial operations, FDA regulations with the ability to evaluate, prioritize and triage emergent and timely issues with little or no oversight.
Experience with UNC administrative systems and platforms that support clinical research.
Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) certification.
Bilingual (English, Spanish)

Not Applicable.