Job Details

Clinical Project Managers

Position Number: 7166867
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Clinical Project Managers

Job Summary

Job Summary:
The Division of Infectious Disease has an immediate opening for a Clinical Project Manager, in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine.
Coordinate all aspects of clinical and epidemiological studies from initiation through delivery. Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, faculty, investigators, and other division and department staff along with external collaborators. Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, data use agreements and progress reports. Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall study 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 studies, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met.
This position is posted at multiple job levels. Each level has distinct qualifications, responsibilities, which will be evaluated during the selection process. Final placement, including the associated pay rate, will be determined based on business needs and budget considerations.

Department Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.
Benefits Summary:
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Employee Health Requirements:
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:Coordinate all aspects of clinical and epidemiological studies from initiation through delivery in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, faculty investigators, and other division and department staff along with external collaborators. Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, data use agreements and progress reports. Maintain required records and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory regulations, and overall study 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 studies, and ensure that all targets, timelines, budgets, and requirements are met.1. Manage administrative components of research studies.2. Meet regularly with Division research leaders to prioritize tasks.3. Complete and maintain IRB, DUA and other essential documentation for all studies.4. Ability to perform chart reviews and data abstraction.The following job levels and associated pay rates will be considered based on job placement. Final placement, including the corresponding pay rate, will be determined by the department in alignment with business needs and budget considerations.Clinical Project Manager, IRequires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 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: PZ6481Grade: P13Expected Pay Range: $46,584 to $63,300Clinical Project Manager, IIRequires 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: PZ6482Grade: P15Expected Pay Range: $56,367 to $76,593Clinical Project Manager, IIIConsidered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: PZ6483Grade: P17Expected Pay Range: $68,204 to $84,883
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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) with up to 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. Clinical Project Manager, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Preferences:

At least 2 years of directly related work experience (or equivalency).
Experience with IRB preparation, data use agreements, contracts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
Experience with software including Word, Excel, project management tools.

The Department will screen applicants according to the identified preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45089B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time, Monday - Friday, standard hours of 8am - 5pm with some flexibility in start/end times. Hours may vary based on operational needs.Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: Depends on Experience
Close Date: 8/18/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202210