Surgery Research Portfolio Manager

Job Summary:
The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) in the Department of Surgery seeks a Surgery Research Portfolio Manager to support surgical clinical research. The Surgery Research Portfolio Manager manages the activation, maintenance, and closure of clinical trials and is knowledgeable about clinical research principles and specific study guidelines.

The Surgery Research Portfolio Manager must have superior oral and written communication skills as they interface with investigators, clinical research staff, study sponsors, and other collaborators to identify, collect, and disseminate patient and protocol information. Strong project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills are required for success in the complex, fast-paced, highly regulated, and continually changing surgical clinical research environment. The Surgery Research Portfolio Manager must be able to handle multiple competing projects simultaneously while working independently using initiative and good judgment.
Responsibilities: Plans and coordinates the administrative, operational, outreach and promotional activities related to research studies that may be collaborative and independent. Serves as a subject matter expert.

• 20% Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
• 5% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
• 25% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
• 25% Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
• 15% Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
• 10% Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program

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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree focus in biological or health sciences, health care, business or related field
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience in clinical research
- Medical terminology proficiency and/or experience in a clinical setting
- Project management experience
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $75,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
Additional Information:
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Samantha Connell
slconnell2@wisc.edu
608-265-5311
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Research Program Coordinator(RE123)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/RESEARCH ADMIN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
306023-AS