Business Services Project Management Principal Professional

Job Summary:

This role provides integrated executive, research, and operational support to the Principal Investigator. The position combines administrative leadership, patient coordination, research compliance, and laboratory safety oversight. The individual in this role supports day-to-day operations across clinical research activities, lab infrastructure, regulatory processes, scheduling, communication, and sponsor or institutional interactions. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage time sensitive tasks that span science, clinical interfaces, and institutional requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage calendars, coordinate travel, and process expense reimbursements.

• Coordinate weekly case identification in collaboration with the research team.

• Consent and enroll patients to ongoing studies and clinical trials in accordance with approved protocols.

• Maintain the tissue sample registry and ensure proper documentation and chain of custody.

• Initiate and maintain IRB study protocols, including required applications and amendments.

• Coordinate material transfer agreements and similar documents with institutional offices or external partners.

• Purchase laboratory supplies and equipment, ensuring proper authorization and documentation.

Work Location:

Remote - this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

At the Soragni Lab, you will join a nationally and internationally recognized translational research program focused on functional precision oncology for rare and understudied cancers. The lab integrates patient-derived organoids, high-throughput functional screening, and multi-omic profiling to directly address clinically relevant questions in sarcomas, neuroendocrine tumors, and other hard-to-model malignancies. Trainees work at the interface of experimental biology, data-driven discovery, and patient impact, generating datasets and insights that inform therapeutic strategy, biomarker development, and clinical translation within large collaborative networks.

At the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI), you will thrive in a vibrant research environment that embraces innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact. DBMI is committed to nurturing your professional growth and cultivating a culture that values inclusivity, rigor, and teamwork. You will have opportunities to interact with experts across disciplines, publish influential research, and elevate patient care through your discoveries. Join us and shape the future of biomedical informatics while advancing your own career.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

• Three (3) years of professional experience supporting a team in a research, clinical research, or academic medical environment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biology or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Four (4) years of professional experience supporting a team in a research, clinical research, or academic medical environment.

• Experience or familiarity with IRB processes, MTAs, research compliance systems, and institutional reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Strong organizational skills, and discretion with confidential materials.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment with multiple concurrent priorities.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: DBMI.HR dbmi.hr@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Search begins immediately and continues until 1/28/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

$65,610 - $83,456.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.