Senior Clinical Research Coordinator SMS-3710 (27% FTE)

Provide operational support and conduct academic and clinical research activities in the Center for Clinical
Research (CCR) and participate in research projects for other Departments, as appropriate. Responsible for the
supervision of research projects in the CCR including providing support, guidance, and oversight concerning the
conduct of clinical research activities. This position requires in depth knowledge of IRB and regulatory policies
and guidelines that govern clinical research activities. This position requires the liaising with other staff,
supervisors and higher management as well as training and supervising new employees and the tracking and
measuring of staff performance within the team.

I. Administration 40%

For the Center for Clinical Research (CCR):
* Assist the CCR Director in improving the operational systems, processes and policies of the CCR
* Assist the CCR Director in establishing and implementing short and long range programmatic
goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
* Support institutional development and implementation of research billing related policies,
procedures and standard operating procedures and subsequent standards training
* Prepare and submit reports and documents regarding research billing compliance
* Provide support to research billers to identify, analyze and resolve issues related to research
patient accounts for proper payment from sponsors, patients and/or third parties
* Coordinate appropriate clinical research study team budgeting and coverage analysis
* Performs other administrative duties as requested by the CCR Director, or their designate
* Assist the Director and business officers in maintaining records of funds earned/received and
expended for each clinical research study

For the Clinical Department:
* Supervise staff within the CCR on research projects involving clinical trials
* Supervise receipt of all study medications, ensure all medications are accounted for, are secure,
and are properly disposed of upon completion of the study. Maintain compliance with
sponsoring company and FDA regulations
* Assist the business officers in maintaining records of funds earned/received and expended for
each clinical research study
* Order equipment, supplies, and services required for each clinical study in accordance with the
approved budget and Department and University purchasing procedures and regulations.
* Represent the CCR and the Department, as appropriate, during audits performed by
administrative or regulatory bodies including, but not limited, to sponsoring companies and the
FDA
* Act as liaison between the Department and sponsoring companies
* Represent the CCR on clinical research activities relevant to hospital and university matters
* Coordinate activities as requested to support the development of programs within the school
department and the CCR

II. Research 40%
* Responsible for obtaining IRB related approvals for clinical research studies.
* Oversees screening and subject visit operations for research studies.
* Responsible for maintaining research documents.
* Responsible for providing follow-up to site monitors, IRB personnel, physicians regarding pertinent
patient information when necessary.
* Oversees tracking of clinical research billing, fees, charges for study related tests and procedures.
* Attends internal and external educational meetings and reads professional resources in order to
maintain and enhance research skills and competencies.
* May be responsible for on call duties and management of on call team.
* Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with Department and Medical Center
personnel and outside agencies.
* Orders equipment, supplies, and services required for each clinical study in accordance with the
approved budget/purchasing procedures and regulations.
* Oversees data collection for faculty initiated retrospective and prospective research studies, and
sponsor funded clinical trials.
* Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures (SOP's) for the CCR, which
guarantees high quality and efficient operations. Responsible for quarterly and annual progress
reports to the Director and/or Chair.
* Responsible for preparation of budgets for clinical trials being sought and negotiate with outside
sources for services required by clinical studies.
* May collaborate with faculty and residents in the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and
presentations of completed research studies.
* Upon request, may generate and submit annual reports related to clinical research activities within
the CCR to school Administration, CCR Directors, and Department Chairs.
* Supports the clinical efforts of the Department as needed through research related patient teaching
and education.
* May perform routine laboratory tests and patient assessments.

III. Teaching 20%
* Participates as needed with other members of the CCR and school Departments with preparation and
presentation of educational content related to clinical research
* Mentors other clinical research staff in clinical research methodology and clinical research office
organization and maintenance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Supervisory experience required.
3. Minimum of 4 (four) years clinical research related experience, with a successful and progressive history of
increasing clinical research related and administrative responsibility (Note: Master's Degree in an area
consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience).
4. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator/Professional through completion of requirements by SOCRA or
ACRP.
5. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain cooperative working relationships with CCR employees, physician
faculty, and other research staff.
2. In-depth understanding of the policies and guidelines that govern clinical research activities.
3. General understanding of research finances and research billing procedures.
4. Ability to manage team resources with a diverse workload

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