Program Manager
- Requisition no: 536996
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Medical Center
- School/Department: Psychiatry
- Grade: Grade 105
- Categories: Research (Lab and Non-Lab), Health/Clinical
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry seeks a Program Manager to lead the management of clinical trials, including a multicenter study, funded by NIH and a private foundation.
Responsibilities
- Process IRB submissions including modifications and submissions.
- Process FDA investigator new drug (IND) applications and approved protocols.
- Provide supervision of up to seven clinical research assistants and coordinators and oversee petty cash accounts.
- Responsible for procurement of supplies related to the studies of coordination with administrative personnel.
- Maintain and update Regulatory Binders for all studies.
- Oversee and coordinate the logistics of research procedures conducted at core facilities including the department of MRI at NYSPI and PET at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
- Manage the biospecimen repository for all the sites.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned/needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus 4 years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of related experience; Master's degree preferred.
- Previous experience as program manager of clinical trials.
Other Requirements
- Must successfully complete all online training requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to exercise initiative and judgement.
- Team player with ability to thrive in busy office environment.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Flexibility to resolve contingencies and meet deadlines as needed.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks while maintaining responsibility for timely execution.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
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