Job Description
Details
Open Date 10/23/2025
Requisition Number PRN43399B
Job Title Clinical Project Managers
Working Title Clinical Project Managers
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary This position requires full-time in-office presence for up to six months, or longer depending on the successful completion of the probationary period. Afterward, possible hybrid after successful probation. Some evenings or weekend hours will be needed to accommodate participant schedules and recruitment opportunities.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00958 - DFPM-Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $57,976 -$70,000 DOQ
Close Date 01/23/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory, led by Dr. Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH , within the Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine at the University of Utah, is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. This research lab investigates sleep, cardiometabolic disease, and aging in diverse populations, encompassing studies that range from mechanistic to community-engaged research. Research activities are conducted in both Spanish and English.
This role focuses on serving as the site coordinator for a multi-site study clinical trial of insomnia treatment for midlife and older women. The position involves leading recruitment and data collection for in-person and remote study visits, with no overnight shifts. Some evenings and weekends are required to accommodate participant schedules.
Location:
Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities: - Lead and support research study operations for a new grant, including participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling.
- Learn, follow, and lead recruitment protocols, including conducting phone screenings and follow-up calls.
- Conduct study assessments in person, such as administering questionnaires and managing sleep monitoring equipment setup, and data downloads.
- Provide in-person or online support to participants throughout the study process.
- Assist with the creation and distribution of recruitment materials, including flyers.
- Collaborate effectively with the study team, offering assistance across all projects to support overall research goals.
- Support compliance with regulatory standards, including managing IRB protocols and assisting the Principal Investigator with NIH reporting.
- Adhere strictly to ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and project leadership.
Clinical Project Manager, I Coordinate all aspects of clinical studies from initiation through delivery. Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff. Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports. Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall clinical objectives. Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding reporting of events to oversight agencies. Utilize project management methodologies, lead cross-functional teams, resolve issues within the clinical study, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: PZ6481
Grade: P13
Clinical Project Manager, II Coordinate all aspects of clinical studies from initiation through delivery. Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, investigators, and research staff. Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports. Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall clinical objectives. Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding reporting of events to oversight agencies. Utilize project management methodologies, lead cross-functional teams, resolve issues within the clinical study, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: PZ6482
Grade: P15
Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Clinical Project Manager, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Clinical Project Manager, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent training) in a health-related field such as public health, nursing, social work, psychology, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling, or related disciplines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Prior research experience is required; this may include academic, volunteer, or professional research, with at least two years preferred (including undergraduate or graduate-level research).
- Preferred qualifications include interest in women’s health and experience with clinical trials.
- Fluency in both spoken and written Spanish is preferred but not required for this position.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
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Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Trial period, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,