Clinical Research Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Clinical Research Manager directing K-12 clinical research for UW–Madison’s School Mental Health Collaborative. Supervising staff, ensuring compliance, developing grants, and managing program budgets.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical research protocols and trials within K-12 settings, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting student success through effective program execution and staff supervision.

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Clinical Research ManagementGrant Proposal DevelopmentBudget Development and MonitoringSupervisory ExperienceKnowledge of IRB Standards

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ProtocolsProgram EvaluationData ComplianceExpenditure MonitoringResearch Data DocumentationPolicy DevelopmentStandard Operating ProceduresHuman Subjects ResearchProgram EnhancementAudit Compilation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationSocial-Emotional SuccessBehavioral SuccessHIPAAFERPAInstitutional RegulationsPerformance ManagementProfessional DevelopmentStakeholder CollaborationCriminal Background Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct planning and implementation of clinical research protocols within K-12 settings
Ensure high-quality execution of programs focused on student social-emotional and behavioral success
Identify and solicit new internal and external research opportunities
Promote center capabilities and recommend strategic program enhancements to leadership
Develop and maintain clinical research policies, standard operating procedures, and operational guidelines
Compile audits and document research data for compliance with institutional policies and procedures
Compose, assemble, and submit grant proposals and research protocols
Supervise at least 2.0 FTE clinical research staff, including hiring, performance management, and professional development
Manage program functioning and fiscal health through budgets, expenditure monitoring, and resource optimization
Plan staff implementation and ongoing quality review of clinical research trials or programs
Collaborate with faculty, staff, investigators, and school/community stakeholders under Principal Investigator supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing clinical research trials or programs involving human subjects
Experience exercising supervisory authority, including hiring, performance management, and professional development of staff
Ability to compose, assemble, and submit grant proposals and research protocols in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
Knowledge of clinical research policies and procedures, including IRB standards and data privacy such as HIPAA or FERPA
Experience developing and monitoring program budgets, including reviewing and approving expenditures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Master's degree required
Preferred degree in education, psychology, social services, education, school psychology, social work, or a related field
Eligibility to work in the United States
Successful applicants may be subject to a criminal background check
Three professional references required
Resume/CV and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Limited remote work flexibility may be available