Clinical Trials Program Manager

DepartmentPsychiatry - Research-412250Career AreaResearch ProfessionalsPosting Open Date01/12/2026Application Deadline05/04/2026Open Until FilledNoPosition TypePermanent Staff (EHRA NF)Working TitleClinical Trials Program ManagerAppointment TypeEHRA Non-Faculty ResearchPosition Number20074048, 20074049Vacancy IDNF0009486Full Time/Part TimeFull-Time PermanentFte1Hours Per Week40Position Location:North Carolina, USProposed Start Date02/16/2026Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.Primary Purpose Of Organizational UnitOur mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.Position SummaryThe UNC Institute for Trauma Recovery (https://www.med.unc.edu/itr/) has two overarching goals. The first goal is to increase understanding of how adverse posttraumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, pain, depression, and other somatic symptoms) develop after traumatic stress exposure (e.g., motor vehicle collision, military deployment, sexual assault). The second goal is to use this knowledge to develop and test interventions that prevent these outcomes. Our primary strategy to achieve these goals is to recruit and retain outstanding, talented, self-motivated staff, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty who are passionate about improving the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma. The Institute for Trauma Recovery invites applications for a Clinical Trials Program Manager to help advance this mission. This position will supervise and manage other staff as well as graduate and undergraduate students.The Clinical Trials Program Manager Will Work Under The Direction Of The Institute Director And Institute Managing Director And With Other Institute Leaders ToOversee the planning, organization, execution, and monitoring of multi-site clinical trials and research initiatives.Lead and mentor study teams providing supervision and professional development support.Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, budget management, and process improvement at the institute level. Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, and other regulatory requirements.Collaborate with faculty investigators, research staff, and external partners to advance the Institute’s mission.Minimum Education And Experience RequirementsRelevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.Required Qualifications, Competencies, And ExperienceSignificant experience managing complex clinical research studies, preferably including FDA-regulated trials. Experience should include planning, organizing, executing, managing, and/or monitoring the implementation of new and existing research initiatives.Experience with grant planning and submissions and budgets and development of study procedures.Outstanding oral and written communication skills and analytic/problem-solving skills.Ability to manage work and data flow between project team members and external stakeholders.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team is required.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And ExperienceSubstantial experience running and coordinating large multi-site studies (preferably clinical trials), and a clinical background as a social worker, nurse, or other health-related professional, OR an individual with a PhD and substantial research experience.Must have demonstrated a high level of coordination and organizational skills.Supervisory experience, specifically supervising a large research study.Possess outstanding leadership skills.Possess strong analytic skills.Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.