Clinical Research Supervisor

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis

People & HR, Operations
St. Louis, MO, USA
USD 62k-96,100 / year
Posted on Oct 23, 2025

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position will supervise a team of 5-7 clinical research coordinators and oversee all clinical research being conducted by the Integrated Biomedical Imaging Lab (IBIL). The supervisor will assist the PI in protocol development, create workflows and systems that allow for compliant and efficient patient recruitment and data collection, and will be responsible for the oversight of all day-to-day clinical research activities and compliance requirements. This person will be housed in the OBGYN Division of Clinical Research and report to both the Clinical Research Manger an the PI. The ideal candidate will have some background in OB/GYN and be willing to take occasional overnight/weekend call shifts.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Reads and understands all protocols in order to co-enroll participants or refer to study coordinators.
  • Manages patient care and follow-up for patients on protocols.
  • Ensures appropriate responses to conflicts, including scheduling extra visits or lab tests in consultation with physician.
  • Ensures case report forms are properly filled out and complete; tracks down missing data.
  • Assists in education and training of new staff involved in studies.
  • Provides input for research designs and protocols.
  • Designs case report forms and tracking logs for studies.
  • Develops and implements a monthly research activity calendar to establish a system to ensure timely scheduling of participant testing and coordination of health professionals during all phases of the studies.
  • Works with the research team (nurse coordinator, investigators, clinical research staff) to coordinate current, as well as new tests/procedures needed to perform research protocols.
  • Supervises research administration team (hiring, terminating and scheduling assignments).

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

  • Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree


Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross


Work Experience:

Clinical Or Research (3 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

  • Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
  • Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Registered Nurse (2 Years)

Skills:

Clinical Patient Care, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Reporting, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Offices, Organizing, Supervisory Management

Grade

C12

Salary Range

$62,000.00 - $96,100.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.