Project Manager
CurrentDevelop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies essential to the successful management of phase II, III and/or IV clinical trials research projects conducted by principal investigator(s) at Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI); perform a variety of duties involved in the organization, documentation and compilation of clinical research data.Follow established guidelines in the collection of clinical data and administration of clinical trials; assist in the determination guidelines for new protocols. Assist principal investigator and other team members in the development of plans, time lines, and processes for clinical research studies, contribute to the ongoing analysis and modification of protocols; recommend amendments to study protocols as appropriate. Confer with site coordinators and physicians to explain protocol and elicit compliance with regulations; assure adherence to Federal Drug Administration and protocol guidelines; identify potential problems and/or inconsistencies and take action as appropriate. Coordinate and lead the work of the research team and provide feedback to staff supervision on a routine basis. Participate in conjunction with the principal investigator in the final negotiations of trial budget and contract. Prepare a variety of narrative and analytical reports, documents, and correspondence for contracting agencies, team members, participating departments and senior management regarding trial status; recommend corrective action as necessary.