Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Overview The Rutgers Contract Research Collaboratory (RCRC), a newly established center within the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine & Science (RITMS), is building a premier Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing multi-site clinical trials, observational studies, and translational research. Serving industry, academic, and government sponsors, RCRC integrates expertise in clinical research, biostatistics, data management, project management, and scientific leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality research solutions that accelerate discoveries and improve patient outcomes. What sets RCRC apart is our commitment to building an organization where exceptional professionals are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow while performing meaningful work. We seek individuals who think strategically, collaborate across disciplines, take ownership beyond their defined roles, and continuously improve the systems and teams around them. We value intellectual curiosity, accountability, humility, and excellence.

Our Mission:

Transform clinical research through dedicated partnerships, efficient execution, and uncompromising quality, driven by deeply engaged teams.

Our Vision:

To build a contract research organization where exceptional people come together to do their best work, partnering deeply with sponsors to deliver research that is streamlined, thoughtful, and trusted. We envision a model where individuals think beyond their roles, teams are fully engaged, and the organization takes shared ownership of outcomes, challenging convention and continuously improving how research is done. Through this approach, we aim to contribute to a more efficient and accessible research ecosystem, where strong collaboration, sound science, and purposeful execution lead to better outcomes for sponsors, providers, and ultimately, for patients. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a CRC (RCRC Clinical Study Manager I) within the Rutgers Contract Research Collaboratory Center (RCRC) at the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS). The Clinical Study Manager I will support innovative clinical and translational research programs. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with investigators, sponsors, research sites, vendors, biostatisticians, clinical data managers, regulatory personnel, and other multidisciplinary stakeholders while contributing to study planning, execution, oversight, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will independently manage and be accountable for operational execution of assigned clinical and translational research studies while serving as the primary day-to-day operational resource throughout the study lifecycle. The individual will be responsible for coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, driving study execution, and ensuring studies are delivered in accordance with quality, timeline, regulatory, and organizational expectations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Serves as the primary day-to-day operational resource for assigned clinical and translational research studies. Independently manages study timelines, milestones, risks, deliverables, and operational activities. Coordinates communication and collaboration among investigators, sponsors, sites, vendors, and internal teams. Identifies operational risks and develops mitigation strategies to support successful study execution. Monitors study performance and proactively address issues affecting timelines, quality, compliance, or operational objectives. Facilitates study team meetings and drives accountability for assigned action items and deliverables. Ensures study activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and best practices. Supports study reporting, closeout, and lessons learned activities. Contributes to onboarding, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensures eTMF completeness, quality, and inspection/audit readiness for assigned studies.

FLSA:

Exempt Grade:

25

S Minimum Salary:

76023.000

Mid Range Salary:

92406.000

Maximum Salary:

108790.000 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status:

Full Time Standard Hours:

37.50

Daily Work Shift:

Day Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description:

CWA 1031

Payroll Designation:

PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:

ABP Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Clinical Research, Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Biological Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum five (5) years of relevant clinical research, project management, study coordination, or research operations experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated ability to independently manage clinical research studies or complex project workstreams. Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subject research regulations, and clinical research operations. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail and commitment to quality. Familiarity with Trial Master File (TMF) or electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing multicenter clinical trials or complex clinical research programs. Experience maintaining oversight of Trial Master Files (TMFs) and inspection readiness activities. Experience developing or implementing risk mitigation plans. Experience interacting directly with sponsors, investigators, sites, and external vendors. Clinical Research Professional certification (e.g., CCRP, CCRC, ACRP-CP). Experience within an academic medical center, CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment. Experience contributing to process improvement, operational excellence, or study management best practice initiatives.

Regional Campus:

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:

Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ