Training Program Manager Jobs in Midvale, UT (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
06/16/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45350B
Job Title
PS Manager, Program(s)
Working Title
PS Manager, Program(s)
Career Progression Track
F
Track Level
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
VP Area
President
Department
02059 - HCI Popul Sci Trials Office
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
60000 - 80000
Close Date
07/12/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
We are excited to bring in a new member to our Population Sciences Research Infrastructure Systems and Management Population Sciences Trials Office and Adapt team! Our PRISM PSTO/Adapt staff are involved in research studies associated with population sciences based research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. If you are passionate about contributing to HCI's vision of delivering a cancer free frontier by developing and leading studies, this is the role for you!
The new member will be responsible for managing research projects and staff. The program manager will support principal investigators and staff through the project life cycle from start to end. This work may include supporting investigator-initiated studies and sponsored projects.
This position is eligible for university benefits. For the majority of employees, these benefits include:

• Medical-dental-wellness coverage: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/health\_wellness.php
• A 14.2% of salary employer contribution to the 401(a) retirement plan, which vests according to the plan schedule: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire_401aPlan.php
• Paid leave: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php
• Paid holidays: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/holiday.php
• Tuition assistance for employees and family: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/tuition.php
• Free UTA transport pass: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
• See details about these benefits and others at: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
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Additional benefits include:

• An environment focused on belonging, wellness, accountability, excellence and transparency
• Opportunity to harness a growth mindset and contribute to research that could benefit generations to come.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.
Responsibilities
Administration

• Serve as liaison/point of contact between study sponsor, investigators, study coordinators as well as regulatory or finance where applicable
• Participate in Canvas Update Working Group for the implementation and oversight of the training program and platform
• Provide feedback on policies and procedures for investigator services, staff management and budgetary goals/objectives
• Market and promote PSTO/Adapt services
• Facilitate relationships with the community and across the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute
• Develop strategies for continuous quality improvement
• Project management duties and tasks for PSTO/Adapt studies
• Organize UBox
• Represent the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia.
• Correspond with appropriate parties to execute agreements (CTA's, CDA's, DTA's, etc.).
• Assist in development and implementing strategic initiatives for PSTO/Adapt.
• May be assigned other duties as needed based on department need.

Study Operations

• Manage overall research studies from start-up to completion.
• Coordinate program activities across multiple studies.
• Foster collaboration and communication, ensure investigator satisfaction
• Evaluate the needs of each site for studies
• Coordinate Oncore setup with regulatory and finance personnel
• Develop work practice documents and review standard operating procedures
• Build study templates
• Ensure adherence to ICH Guidelines, Code of Federal Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Attend study meetings
• Update Ubox folders for studies as needed and moves studies to 'completed' status when applicable.
• Create 'fast facts' sheets and checklists
• Provide back-up for study team
• Update investigators on study progress.
• Primary contact with the data personnel and coordinate data build.
• Coordinating PACS access for staff when needed

Finance

• Allocate resources effectively within programs.
• Frequently meet with finance teams for study invoicing
• Review and provide input on study budgets to completion
• Primary contact with finance team.

Regulatory

• Supervise coordination compliance across studies
• Primary contact with regulatory.
• Address regulatory issues.
• Implement best practices.
• Create and/or review study documents, except the informed consent, for IRB submissions
• Document amendment changes needed for ERICA.
  • Gather and review study documents for IRB approval

Supervision

• Report to PSTO/Adapt Clinical Research Manager
• Provide guidance and support to study coordinators and clinical research coordinators.
• Supervise PSTO and ADAPT study and clinical research coordinators but not limited to the following:
  • Assist in interviews
  • Performance management
  • 1:1's
  • Kronos
  • Time off approval
  • Complete annual reviews and probationary meetings as needed
  • Provide training, mentorship and guidance to study coordinators and clinical research coordinators to ensure comprehensive completion and compliance with their job responsibilities.
• Assist with monitoring study effort reports, metrics and evaluate workload for and research staff bandwidth for individuals listed above.

Onboarding/Training

• Ensure competency of staff through education programs and informing clinical research manager of any performance management concerns
  • Include clinical research manager on all performance concerns and escalate for the clinical research manager to address after second occurrence.
• Train coordinators on study-related tasks and documentation
• Ensure training requirements are met for coordination.

Other duties and tasks as needed.
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.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.
Preferences
Preference will be given to those with ACRP/SOCRA certification. If the individual hired does not have this certification, they may be required to pass the exam within 1 year of hire.
Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Experience in a healthcare setting or health care certification.
Experience with health and research specific electronic data capture systems.
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.
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