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Classification Title: MGR, Clinical Research Classification Minimum Requirements: Masters degree in appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree in appropriate areas of specialization and two years of experience. Job Description: Overall Programmatic Strategy and Management: Create and implement the overall strategic plan for nPOD, CaRE-T1D, and other related projects that arise, including organ recovery, screening laboratory participation, internal systems (intranet), external systems (internet, web-based data management systems), and legal and regulatory affairs. Oversee internal relations, hiring, and staff development and training. Maintain budgets and provide forecasting. Create, implement, and oversee the marketing and communications strategy. Create a strategic plan for Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) outreach and partnerships and provide leadership and oversight to all administration and operation activities, space, equipment, and budget. Manage overall grant activities, including (and especially) newly awarded efforts. Manage the external SAB and Executive committees for these programs. Work closely with grant manager on budgeting, expenses, and sub-awardee activities. Organ Recovery: Create and maintain partnerships with procurement organizations (OPOs, NDRI, IIAM), screening labs, other organizations, and internal departments at UF. In collaboration with Contracts & Related Services and the General Counsel's Office, negotiate contracts with laboratory CEOs/CFOs; audit compliance of contractual obligations. Serve as on-call representative for cases referred by NDRI, IIAM, or OPO partners. Assess referrals for donor suitability. Ensure that the associated projects conform to current best practices and comply with all regulatory and FDA requirements for human biospecimen recovery and distribution and HIPAA.