Job Details

Research Manager

Position Number: 7136159
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Manager

Job Summary

Plan, organize, direct, execute and control aspects of research projects in ophthalmic diseases that are conducted by UREAD, with a focus on handling and processing retinal imaging data. Interact with clinical study sites and sponsors as part of multicenter clinical studies. Work in close collaboration with the UREAD Senior Research Manager and the UREAD Director to ensure that sponsor's goals and expectations are met.

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Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

Project management of reading center activities in multicenter clinical trials
Serve as liaison between UREAD and study sites, CROs and sponsors
Perform quality review and technical evaluation of ophthalmic imaging data that is transmitted by clinical sites, provide feedback to clinical sites and release for internal image analysis
Respond to queries regarding image acquistion, image handling and other data queries as appropriate
Perform study startup and perform site certification activities regarding imaging
Document and manuals management
Attend conference calls with study sponsors
Perform data entry, filing, and other clerical duties
Assist UREAD staff members as necessary to meet the needs of the various studies, including the Senior Research Manager
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Manager, Research Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Preferences include experience with human subjects research with a possible focus on imaging technologies, excellent communication skills, oral and written, ability to prioritize tasks and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software programs and processes quickly.

Bachelor degree or higher, with at least 2 years of work experience in clinical research or in the medical field.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44949B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid remote/in-office.
Department: 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $65,000 - $72,000
Close Date: 8/5/2026
Open Until Filled:

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