Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Academic Project Manager, you will support a range of single- and multi-institutional research trials, including Phase I-IV clinical studies, with a primary focus on cardiovascular research. This role supports clinical research efforts within the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic, where you will coordinate and manage the day-to-day organizational and operational aspects of trial conduct. Serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders on behalf of C5Research, you will provide central leadership by facilitating proactive, regular communication among sponsors, study teams, and participating sites; contributing clinical insight to trial design and implementation; and driving initiatives that support high-quality study conduct and performance. As the operational lead, you will work closely with physician leadership, academic committees, site investigators, sponsors, and CROs to ensure seamless execution across all phases of the research lifecycle. **A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.** **This position can transition to a hybrid schedule once training is complete, with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the office.** **_Global travel may be required based on the trail needs._** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Collaborate with physicians, sponsors, and research teams to facilitate study planning, protocol development, and overall project execution in alignment with Cleveland Clinic standards. + Analyze site strengths and weaknesses as they relate to the intended protocol and selection of qualified investigators/sites. + Perform ongoing assessment of investigator/site performance. + Develop or contribute to the performance standards to ensure the integrity of the study, quality of study conduct and study performance. + Spearhead initiatives to improve quality and makes recommendations to discontinue site if necessary. + Maintain professional relationships with sponsors, which includes frequent, open communication and associated documentation. + Prepare and review study status reports. + Act as a liaison between the Cleveland Clinic sites, sponsors, CRO or other vendors and the FDA. + Act as the primary point of contact for the academic leadership committees and coordinate their activity including charter development to ensure successful conduct of the trial. + Contribute to planned site communication and training (i.e., Investigator meetings, newsletters, study progress updates, telephone communication, supportive reinforcement of sponsor communication, etc.) + Initiate and develop educational initiatives and tools. + Maintain knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, ICH and GCP guidelines and their application to clinical research sufficient to train others. + Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical trials, especially within the cardiovascular space. + Schedule and facilitate meetings between Cleveland Clinic investigators, sponsors, andContract Research Organizations (CROs). + Understand and guide the research workflow-from protocol development to site participation and trial milestones. + Track project timelines and key trial milestones to ensure adherence. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Associate's Degree in general science or related medical field **OR** nursing degree/diploma + Three years of clinical research experience **OR** three years clinical experience + Demonstrated team, leadership, organizational and problem-solving abilities Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + **Clinical or Research experience:** Strong understanding of clinical research processes + Backgrounds in nursing or healthcare + **Research Knowledge:** Familiarity with multi-site trials, regulatory requirements, and institutional research procedures + **Education/Training:** If the candidate lacks research experience, they must be open to and capable of learning the research process + Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) from the Society of Clinical Research Associates + Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) + Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) + Certified Principal Investigator from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals **Physical Requirements:** + Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. + Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range. + Must be able to sit for long periods of time. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment. **Pay Range** Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities