Assistant Research Professor/Clinical Research Operations Manager

Job Summary:

The researcher provides organizational leadership, regulatory and operational oversight for a complex research portfolio for the Colorado Critical Care Research Group (C3RG) at the University of Colorado, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine (PACCM). As the Clinical Research Operations Manager, the person in this key role directs design, preparation, planning, implementation and review of sponsored and investigator-initiated research, ensuring compliance with institutional, local, federal and state standards and policies. This position oversees the implementation of clinical trials, guides and directs a team of clinical research coordinators, lab personnel, grants and regulatory staff. The incumbent provides daily management/supervision to the clinical research coordinators to promote enrollment, protocol and regulatory compliance, milestone completion, and exemplary conduct and generation of accurate and complete substantiated data of the clinical research activities. Incumbent assists investigators in developing strategic planning goals and initiatives for clinical research. The candidate in this role may work predominantly implementing team research objectives, as a sub-investigator, or work to advance their own independent research agenda over time. The candidate will co-develop a career development plan for their own professional growth, facilitated with department input and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• research implementation

• day-to-day leadership

• conduct and management of clinical trials

• grants and contracts solicitation and administration, grant/agreement preparation, review and negotiation

• regulatory compliance, human subject compliance

• budget creation, financial management, audit and procurement functions of the Moss/Burnham PACCM research lab.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

About the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 140 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents.

We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while retaining many of our former trainees.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Terminal degree, or PhD in research, healthcare or directly related field, finance, accounting, business, public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant clinical research experience in and academic medical, research, pharmaceutical or CRO industry
• Prior data management experience.
• Five (5) or more year's critical care clinical and research experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• Specific licensure may be required (e.g. Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, CCRP, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in the state of Colorado (active and unrestricted)

• Outstanding leadership skills within a large academic medical center conducting complex research.

• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and FDA regulations

• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to make sound medical decisions within scope of practice

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment

• Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate financial and administrative activities across internal and external teams.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Natalya Cruz-Teixeira, natalya.cruz-teixeira@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until July 15, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$128,000 - $132,177

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.