Entry Level Clinical Studies Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
05/19/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45132B
Job Title
Clinical Project Managers
Working Title
Clinical Project Managers
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P3 - Career, 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
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs. Occasional weekends/evenings based on operational needs.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Depends on Experience
Close Date
08/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Division of Cardiology 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. This position will 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.
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 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.

1. Preparation, submission and annual renewal of IRBs, including preparation of all necessary regulatory documents related to the study protocol.
2. Oversees compliance with protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
3. Monitors budget expenses and fees for internal services.
4. Reviews charges and allocates research charges appropriately.
5. Disseminates information about the protocol to junior research staff and auxiliary personnel.
6. Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance. Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, overseeing study visits and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.
7. Coordinates and monitors participant progression throughout study and conducts evaluation at end of study.
8. Creates a system to track data entry and audit for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data collection.
9. Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
10. Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during the course of and at the close of the study.
11. Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
12. Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.
13. Completes ongoing training on techniques of clinical research coordination and practices, FDA Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and clinical research standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with policy and procedure, research sponsors and Federal rules and regulations.
14. Assure proper laboratory samples are collected, and results are reported to the proper entities.
15. Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.
16. Assists the Principal Investigator in the development of study materials and protocols.
17. Attends all appropriate meetings as determined by the Primary Investigator and Heart Center Research Director.
18. Organizes the activities within the assigned grant proposals under the direction of the Primary Investigator.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Professional Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) and a demonstrated ability to maintain professional human relations within a team.
• A proactive self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
• Proven ability to function independently and manage competing priorities without constant supervision.

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, I
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) 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: PZ6481
Grade: P13
Expected Pay Range: $46,584 to $63,300
Clinical Project Manager, II
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
Expected Pay Range: $56,367 to $76,593
Clinical Project Manager, III
Considered 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: PZ6483
Grade: P17
Expected 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
Department Preferences:

• At least 2 years of directly related work experience (or equivalency)
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA, HIPAA, ICH, and IRB regulations.
• Foundational understanding of research procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Must complete the IRB CITI Course within three weeks of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a demonstrated ability to master new clinical software programs.
• Prior experience in Pediatrics and/or Cardiovascular clinical research areas.
• Credentialing as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), or other related certification.
• Hands-on experience with human subject's research and data integrity.

The Department will screen applicants according to the identified preferences.
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 and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression,