Job Title
Research Senior Supervisor
Job ID
273899
Location
Ann Arbor Campus
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Modes of Work
Onsite
Job Title
Research Senior Supervisor
Appointing Department
MM Pediatrics-Pulmonary Medici
Posting Begin Date
03/13/2026
Posting End Date
03/20/2026
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Exempt

Responsibilities*

 
  • Supervises research projects in an assigned section of a research and development
    area to meet needs for new and improved product. Study types are broad and include randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, case-control studies and qualitative studies.

 

  • Reviews and evaluates results, makes appropriate recommendations and controls
    research expenditures.

 

  • Prepares progress reports for clinical trials and other studies as needed. 

 

  • Employees in this classification supervise three or more full-time equivalent employees
    every week. Management duties include interviewing, selecting and training of
    employees: setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work; planning and
    directing their work; appraising their productivity and efficiency for the purpose of
    recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling their complaints
    and grievances and disciplining them when necessary. Management responsibilities
    include the authority to hire, fire, or promote assigned employees or make
    recommendations that are given particular weight.

 

  • The subordinate group will generally possess a wide variety of skills and/or knowledge,
    performing somewhat complex to very complex tasks. Provides leadership, coaching,
    and mentoring to subordinate group. Subordinates in this division will support multiple studies across division and clinical specialty. 

Required Qualifications*

 
  • Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA).

 

  • Minimum 7 years' experience in clinical trials and clinical research

 

  • Ability to prioritize multiple research projects and lead teams effectively

 

  • Extensive knowledge of IRB policy and procedures

 

  • Strong financial background related to project budgeting and effort management.

 

  • Experience with industry trials is preferred.

 

  • Experience with Pediatric Pulmonology and research related to major diagnoses (Cystic Fibrosis, BPD, etc.) is strongly
    preferred.

 

Modes of Work

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

 

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.