Clinical Trial Budget/Contract Manager
University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 11, 2026
75000 - 100000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is dedicated to supporting the infrastructure for the management and administration of clinical research at The University of Chicago.
Job Description
The Clinical Trials/Contracts Manager will facilitate the development and initiation of clinical trials within the Biological Sciences Division Clinical Trial Financial Group. The role is critical in providing leadership to the BSD clinical research enterprise and driving excellence and process improvement initiatives across clinical departments.
Requirements
- Build and negotiate clinical trial budgets and contract terms
- Advise Division faculty and staff on matters related to clinical trial budgets and contracts
- Read and interpret clinical trial study documents
- Facilitate timely execution of agreements
- Establishes professional relationships with pharmaceutical, CRO, and non-profit counterparts
- Contribute to data analysis to advance Unit and Division efficiency and profitability
- Monitors processing of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and approval of clinical trial protocol amendments
- Reviews all applications against University guidelines and drafts progress reports
- Handles post-award activities including account creations, regulatory and compliance monitoring, and salary allocations
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
