Responsible for operational management of clinical research by applying comprehensive knowledge of clinical development and project management to help lead and develop appropriate project plans, work with the project team to refine plans and establish realistic targets for task completion, develop and implement communications plans, and monitor progress throughout the life of the study. Project teams may include research physicians, statisticians, pharmacists, data managers, regulatory specialists, site PI and study teams, clinical and research laboratory experts, research collaborators, human resources, budget analysts, and contracting.