Key Responsibilities and Required Skills for Urology Research Manager
💰 $85,000 - $140,000
HealthcareClinical ResearchUrologyResearch Management
🎯 Role Definition
The Urology Research Manager oversees and directs clinical and translational research initiatives within a urology department or research program. This role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scientific rigor across multiple clinical trials and research projects. The Urology Research Manager collaborates with principal investigators, clinical staff, and cross-functional teams to drive study execution, data integrity, and patient-centered outcomes while mentoring research staff and managing program budgets.
📈 Career Progression
Typical Career Path
Entry Point From:
- Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
- Research Project Manager
- Urology Research Assistant with leadership experience
Advancement To:
- Director of Clinical Research
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Head of Urology Research Programs
Lateral Moves:
- Clinical Trials Operations Manager
- Regulatory Affairs or Compliance Manager
Core Responsibilities
Primary Functions
- Lead, manage, and oversee all urology research projects, including clinical trials, observational studies, and translational research initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and monitor study protocols, ensuring adherence to GCP, HIPAA, and institutional policies.
- Supervise, mentor, and train research staff, coordinators, and assistants to optimize team performance and maintain quality standards.
- Manage patient recruitment strategies, including screening, enrollment, retention, and informed consent processes.
- Oversee data collection, entry, validation, and analysis to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate and communicate with principal investigators, clinicians, sponsors, and external partners regarding study progress and challenges.
- Prepare and submit regulatory documents, including IRB applications, amendments, and annual renewals.
- Monitor and manage study budgets, contracts, and resource allocation to ensure projects remain within financial and operational targets.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for patient safety, protocol adherence, and data integrity.
- Review and approve case report forms, source documentation, and study-related records for accuracy and compliance.
- Track study timelines, milestones, and deliverables, proactively addressing delays or issues.
- Oversee adverse event reporting, protocol deviations, and safety monitoring procedures.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among clinical, laboratory, data management, and regulatory teams.
- Lead investigator and team meetings to provide updates, guidance, and alignment on study objectives.
- Develop and implement SOPs, workflows, and best practices to enhance research efficiency and quality.
- Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and federal and state regulations.
- Contribute to grant applications, study proposals, and budget planning for new research initiatives.
- Monitor emerging trends in urology, clinical research methodologies, and regulatory changes to inform study design.
- Support data analysis, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of study findings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Evaluate and implement clinical research technologies, systems, and platforms to enhance program performance.
Secondary Functions
- Support ad-hoc reporting and exploratory data analysis.
- Contribute to organizational research strategy and roadmap development.
- Assist in multi-site coordination and collaborative research initiatives.
- Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities within the research program.
Required Skills & Competencies
Hard Skills (Technical)
- Clinical research management and operational oversight
- Protocol development and regulatory compliance (IRB, GCP, HIPAA)
- Patient recruitment, retention, and informed consent procedures
- Clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) platforms
- Data validation, quality control, and reporting
- Budget management, resource planning, and financial oversight
- Adverse event tracking and safety reporting
- Research team leadership and mentorship
- SOP development and process improvement
- Biostatistics and basic data analysis for clinical studies
Soft Skills
- Strategic planning and organizational leadership
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and decision-making in complex clinical environments
- Team-building and mentorship abilities
- High attention to detail and accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility under regulatory or operational challenges
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- Critical thinking and process optimization mindset
- Professionalism and ethical integrity in research operations
Education & Experience
Educational Background
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or related field
Preferred Education:
Master’s Degree in Clinical Research, Health Sciences, or Business Administration
Relevant Fields of Study:
- Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Life Sciences
- Public Health or Clinical Research
- Nursing or Allied Health
Experience Requirements
Typical Experience Range:
5–10 years of progressive experience in clinical research, including leadership or management roles
Preferred:
- Prior experience managing urology-specific research programs or clinical trials
- Proven track record in study operations, regulatory compliance, and multi-site coordination
- Experience in budgeting, team supervision, and research program development