Clinical Research Supervisor
Job Summary The position of Advanced Lung Disease Clinical Research Supervisor is responsible for the overall operational management of the UCSF Advanced Lung Disease Program's clinical research activities. Both of these programs are growing substantially and have significant management responsibilities. This position is critically important to the management of the increased clinical research activities.
The position of Advanced Lung Disease Clinical Research Supervisor involves direct responsibility for implementing a diverse portfolio of research activities including multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical trials, and programmatic clinical research activities such as the clinical database, and biorepository. The Clinical Research Supervisor is a critical position that requires expert and efficient integration of multiple complex programmatic activities. The position requires substantial leadership skills, the ability to effectively work with multiple different people and organizations at UCSF (clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, committee on human research, human resources, contracts and grants) and elsewhere (industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH), and an in depth knowledge of all aspects of the advanced lung disease programs.
Under the direction of the Director, ILD Program and the Director of Clinical Trials, ILD Program, the Clinical Research Supervisor will have central responsibility for ensuring CHR approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of all multicenter clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts. The Advanced Lung Disease Programs need strong administrative and management leadership, strong research coordination, and experienced personnel who can ensure optimal efficiency, compliance, safety, employee supervision and management, financial oversight, and contractual expertise. This position is a position of leadership whose main purpose is to ensure that the programs' clinical research commitments are met and that the program maintains excellence in all its activities. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $164,300 - $399,100 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The UCSF Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Research Program is deeply embedded within the clinicallung transplant program at UCSF. Investigators in the Program are physicians in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine as well as Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery.
Since its inception in 1991, the UCSF Lung Transplant Program has provided lung and heart-lung transplantation to over 1000 patients. UCSF currently averages 65-80 lung transplant procedures per year. It has established a national reputation for clinical excellence and, despite caring for an extremely ill and complicated patient population, for the last 5 years has had the best 1- and 3-year survival rates in the United States according to data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (most recently 97% and 90%, respectively). This accomplishment is due to a highly dedicated and specialized multidisciplinary team of lung transplant pulmonologists (including Dr. Singer), cardiothoracic surgeons, chest radiologists, pathologists, nurse practitioners and coordinators, physical and respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and financial counselors.
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine has a long and storied history of excellence in basic and clinical research. First developed by Dr. Julius Comroe in the late 1950's in collaboration with the Cardiovascular Research Institute, the division has trained nearly a quarter of all academic pulmonologists practicing in the United States. The division has included prominent scientists, such as John Severinghaus, John Clements, Jay Nadel, and John Murray, who have been seminal leaders in the field of academic pulmonary medicine. It currently includes 76 full-time faculty members (including clinicians, clinician-scientists, and PhDs) and has trained more than 120 Professors of Medicine, including 28 current and former division chiefs, 20 Department Chairs, 5 Deans and 1 University President. Faculty members in our Division participate in virtually every nationally funded pulmonary disease research network and have well-funded and highly productive research programs at each of 5 UCSF campuses. Our Division currently has annual extramural grant funding of $55,883,256, including annual NIH funding of $35,744,487. Remarkably, our Division accounts for 5.5% of all NIH funding to UCSF. In addition to this funding, we are fortunate to have an endowment of more than $60 million (https://pulmonary.ucsf.edu/ireland), which provides substantial flexibility to move in new directions and support trainees and junior faculty even in the face of external economic uncertainty.
The Division sits within the UCSF Department of Medicine, which has ranked at or near the top among all departments of medicine in research dollars granted by the NIH. The current total funding from the NIH for the department is over $200 million. In 2018-2019, Department of Medicine investigators received over 231 new peer-reviewed grants and fellowships, as well as a combined total of 279 new subawards, joint personnel agreements, and contracts for a combined dollar amount of $413 million. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and 3 or more years of experience; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One or more years in a Lead or Supervisory role.
- Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator.
- Working knowledge of clinical or laboratory research, clinical trial recruitment, eligibility, protocol adherence, quality data submission and adverse event reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to translate clinical research philosophy into business best practices in a trial setting.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities.
- Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research.
- Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
- Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.
- Clear and concise communicator; good verbal, active listening, and written communication skills; both.
- Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration.
- Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Effectively uses campus' clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.
- Skills to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams. Ability to interface and collaborate with other members of an extended study team. Ability to influence / persuade. Proven ability to effectively coordinate and integrate programs with others in division, department, and organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience with UCSF grant application procedures, personnel documentation and contracts generation, and CARE and UCSF subcontracting.
License/Certification
- Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator.
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 009548 CLIN RSCH SUPV 1 Job Category Clinical Labs, Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF) Additional Shift Details Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Jan 30, 2026