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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The University of Michigan Cardiometabolic Research Center is a newly established, first-of-its-kind research center with PI's Dr. Ambarish Pandey and Dr. Thomas Wang. The Center's mission is to optimize cardiometabolic health and reduce cardiovascular risk across the health system through a data science-driven, risk-based approach spanning six integrated cores: Population and Data Science, Phenotyping, Cardiometabolic Health Clinic and Clinical Trials, Health System Implementation, Industry and Academic Partnerships, and Training and Education. The Research Senior Supervisor will serve as the operational backbone of this multidisciplinary clinical research enterprise, providing administrative and scientific coordination across active clinical trials, observational studies, and translational research initiatives. This individual will report directly to the co-PIs of the Cardiometabolic Center, support a group of 15-20 personnel, and will play a central role in building and sustaining the research infrastructure of the Center from the ground up.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Cardiometabolic Center research program, including coordination of active clinical trials, observational cohort studies, and translational research projects across all Center cores.
• Manage IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and clinical trial compliance in accordance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor requirements (GCP/ICH).
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate research coordinators, data analysts, and other research staff; lead hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
• Coordinate multi-site research activities and serve as the primary liaison with external collaborators, industry partners, and academic institutions participating in Center studies.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research operations, data management, quality assurance, and participant safety monitoring.
• Support grant development and reporting activities, including preparation of NIH and industry-sponsored progress reports, budget tracking, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee research data management and integrity across platforms including REDCap, EPIC, and other clinical data systems used by the Center.
• Facilitate the recruitment, screening, consent, and enrollment of research participants across Center studies in collaboration with the clinical trials team.
• Coordinate internal and external communications for the Center, including preparation of presentations, manuscripts, newsletters, and reports for stakeholders and funding agencies.
• Monitor Center finances, manage procurement, and assist in budget planning, tracking, and reconciliation across funded projects.

• Education: Masters degree in Clinical Research, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in clinical research coordination or program management, including direct experience with IRB protocols, clinical trial operations, and research compliance.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a complex, multidisciplinary research environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with research management platforms (REDCap, EPIC, or equivalent); familiarity with GCP/ICH guidelines and clinical trial regulatory requirements.
• Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of research ethics, human subjects protection, and institutional compliance requirements for federally funded and industry-sponsored clinical research.

• PhD in Clinical Research, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of clinical research program management, including demonstrated leadership of multi-site clinical trials or federally funded cardiovascular or cardiometabolic research programs.
• Familiarity with cardiometabolic diseases, heart failure, or cardiovascular clinical research
• Experience with data science tools, EHR-based research platforms, and large clinical datasets.
• Prior grant management or sponsored research administration experience, including NIH and/or industry-funded clinical trials.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Standard full-time hours apply (40 hours/week, Monday - Friday). Onsite presence is required given the nature of clinical research operations; some flexibility may be considered based on specific project needs and institutional policy.

This position is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Michigan Medicine.

The Clinical Research Program Manager will report directly to Dr. Ambarish Pandey (Director and Co-PI) and Dr. Thomas Wang (Co-PI) of the Cardiometabolic Center.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.