Principal Clinical Sciences Professional

Job Summary:

The Research Services Principal Clinical Sciences Professional is responsible for managing and analyzing large and complex health data from University of Colorado Health electronic medical record systems, Health Data Compass and other systems as required. The individual will be required to work with new and challenging data requiring advanced data skills using state-of-the-art methodologies, collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure data integrity, compliance with program and sponsor requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and supervise clinical research specialists, including managing day-to-day priorities, evaluating, and redistributing workloads, and mentoring staff. Oversee medical students, residents, and fellows, including education on database use, managing priorities, evaluating, and redistributing workloads.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and authority in the area(s) of data management and quality control including export, data merge, data normalization, and assuring adherence to the data and program requirements.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the hereditary cancer program to ensure data quality and integrity, compliance with new data collection, management, and analytic processes (in collaboration with data analysts), SOPs, guidance documents and work instructions.
• Develop projects for data collection and management utilizing REDCap. Build and modify REDCap instruments (database tables), forms, surveys, and reports. Provide technical support to REDCap end users. Create and modify ad hoc queries and reports for use in data management.
• In collaboration with data analysts export, and merge, and normalize complex datasets from multiple data platforms, including UCHealth Tumor Registry, EPIC medical record, Health Data Compass, and other sources of clinical data. In collaboration, perform review and analysis of data, participate in and oversee activities related to ensuring and clean data set for submission(s) or to fulfill data requests.
• In collaboration with data analysts perform complex analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
• In collaboration with data analysts create analytic datasets, including ensuring appropriate levels of de-identification and HIPAA compliant delivery to investigators.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Our faculty are acknowledged both nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations with colleagues within our own division and institution. The focus of our researchers is centered around the development and application of experimental therapeutics and targeted agents for cancer prevention and patient treatment, including biomarker development.

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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Three (3) years clinical research or related experience.

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field.
• Four (4) years of clinical research or related experience.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Strong scientific or technical writing skills; particularly in the areas of manuscript development, protocol development, and grant writing.
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively resolve issues.
• Self-directed with the ability to manage workload and priorities.
• Ability to synthesize and apply knowledge from different disciplines.
• Understanding of HIPAA and IRB requirements for epidemiologic and clinical research and programming.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage, advise, and supervise medical students, residents, or fellows.
• Superior technical expertise in harvesting data from electronic medical record and other data sources, defining variables, transforming, and maintaining data for meaningful use.

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: Stephanie Fields, stephanie.n.fields@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 25^th, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $64,594 - $82,164.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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.