Research Manager

Department Overview

OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex and offer expert care in all ophthalmology specialties. Learn more about our clinics and services. Since 1945 OHSU Casey Eye Institute doctors and vision scientists have worked side by side to discover the causes of eye disease and find new treatments. Bringing research and patient care together helps us turn possibilities into realities. OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a High Performing eye hospital which means we are ranked in the top 10 percent nationally by U.S. News & World Report. As part of the Casey Eye Institute we improve access to eye care to preserve the gift of sight and eliminate preventable blindness in the communities we are privileged to serve.

The Senior Clinical Research Associate at the OHSU Casey Eye Institute Community Outreach Program plays a pivotal role in advancing vision health equity through innovative and community-based clinical research. This position is responsible for the design coordination and implementation of complex multi-site telehealth mobile and school-based clinical studies focused on preventing blindness and improving access to eye care for underserved populations across Oregon. Working in collaboration with the principal investigator administrative and research teams this position ensures the integrity of study protocols regulatory compliance and high standards of data quality. This role collaborates closely with faculty investigators community partners outreach staff and external stakeholders to oversee research activities that align with the programs mission of equitable eye health. This position mentors junior staff contributes to grant development and supports dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in clinical research operations a deep commitment to community-based health initiatives and the ability to lead research efforts in diverse and often rural or frontier settings.

Function / Duties of Position

Research Management

• Lead the oversight and monitoring of research data to ensure accuracy integrity and adherence to quality standards across the outreach programs adult and pediatric initiatives.
• Coordinate the collection maintenance and submission of research and patient data ensuring readiness for quality assurance audits and regulatory monitoring including eIRB submissions.
• Collaborate with internal and external research teams to coordinate and advance scientific initiatives within the outreach research portfolio.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and ethical requirements including OHSU IRB federal state partner school districts and institutional guidelines.
• Contribute to the design implementation and evaluation of research protocols under the direction of the Medical Director / Principal Investigator (PI).
• Maintain oversight of research grant accounts and ensure adherence to budget limitations and funding requirements.
• Oversee data collection processes and collaborate with evaluation informatics and clinical teams to support robust program evaluation and outcomes analysis.
• Supervise delegate and monitor the work of interns students data collectors and research coordinators to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage research and evaluation teams based on strategic priorities established by the Medical Director / PI.
• Track and maintain evaluation timelines and deliverables in alignment with project goals and reporting needs.
• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to the research program coordinator.
• In partnership with the principal investigator and research staff oversee and support research activities conducted by residents and medical students.

Dissemination and Manuscript Responsibilities

Grant Development and Management

Research & Operations Support

Other duties as assigned by Medical Director or Program Director.

Required Qualifications

Masters in relevant field AND 5 year of clinical research coordination experience OR

Bachelors Degree in relevant field AND 9 years of clinical research Coordination experience

Demonstrated experience contributing to / authors / co-authors grant applications abstracts / posters manuscripts

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement community-based innovative programs or research agenda.

Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills for independent problem solving and an ethical approach to science and human subjects research are needed to achieve scientific and administrative objectives.

Experience in scientific writing / grant submissions development of evaluation protocols and instrumentation.

Experience in public health and ophthalmology.

Basic computer keyboarding skills.

Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Strong relationship building skills with patients health plans providers staff management.

Exceptional customer service skills - both in person and on the phone.

Exceptional interpersonal skills - able to resolve conflicts and to problem solve between parties.

Demonstrated evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities.

Ability to meet deadlines and urgent system needs.

Ability to work independently; willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model.

Must have demonstrated record of reliable attendance punctuality and proven successful performance in past and present.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience contributing to / authors / co-authors grant applications abstracts / posters manuscripts.

Familiarity with electronic medical records (OCHIN EPIC) chart review and medical terminology.

Additional Details

This positions work location will be at the OHSU Marquam Hill Campus Monday-Friday. Applicants must be willing to travel between sites on campus by stairs elevator tram shuttle or other means. Following probationary / training periods this position may telework with manager approval with approved Flexible Work Agreement on File. Some evening and weekends may be required depending on need. Limited pre-scheduled travel may be required to community partner sites throughout Oregon (less than 2%).

Applicants must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time; able to bend reach lift and carry up to 50 lbs; have the ability to utilize computers equipment multi-line phones pagers intercom system and office equipment.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Quantitative Research,Spss,Clinical Research,Data Collection,Clinical Trials,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Survey Design,Qualitative Research,Market Research,Research & Development,Project Coordination

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1