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Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Summary The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will independently coordinate and is accountable for the overall administration multiple multicenter research project on traumatic brain injury and stroke. It has direct responsibility for implementing a diverse portfolio of research activities for one or more studies which may include multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator initiated clinical trials, and/or programmatic clinical research activities, such as a clinical database and biorepository. This requires advanced-level knowledge and skills and will also provide leadership to lower-level clinical research coordinators and other research support personnel.
The Senior CRC will also be responsible for managing CHR approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, as well as create and implement quality improvement processes. Strong interpersonal skills, managerial ability, and prior formal coursework in neurobiology at the graduate level are required. Prior experience working with traumatic brain injury multicenter clinical studies is preferred. In addition to managing multiple clinical trials, other responsibilities include direct leadership of 10+ research assistants, including feedback at least weekly during meetings with each assistant to ensure the study goals are being met. The Senior CRC will also periodically review resumes, interview candidates, and coordinate steps involved in team expansion.
This is a position of leadership whose main purpose is to ensure that clinical research commitments are met and that the programs maintain a reputation for excellence in all activities and reports directly to the study Pls. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $41.72 - $67.10 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Department of Neurological Surgery at UCSF is home to leading physicians and scientists dedicated to treating patients with neurosurgical disorders and to the search for better therapies and cures. Our mission is to provide the best clinical care to our patients, investigate the most promising advances in neuroscience research, and train tomorrow's leaders in neurosurgery.
We are recognized by U.S News & World Report to be the #3 hospital for neurosurgery and neurology services in the country. We have neurosurgery services at all major hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a full range of exceptional neurosurgical subspecialty care.
Our residency program is ranked #1 in the nation by Doximity and we are consistently the #1 NIH-funded neurosurgery program in the nation. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Demonstrated ability to develop recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.
- In-depth knowledge of clinical research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, FDA regulations, and complex visit structures.
- Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.
- Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze complex and non-routine issues requiring innovative solutions.
- Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment.
- Ability to assess and respond to audit risk; ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
- Financial analysis skills; demonstrated skills in preparing and presenting financial and quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.
- Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
- Ability to obtain certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals within one year of date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.
- Experience in risk management regarding study subjects, federal and non-federal sponsors and regulating bodies.
- Experience with grant application procedures, personnel documentation, contract generation and subcontracting, preferably at UCSF.
- Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
License/Certification
- Ability to obtain certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals within one year of date of hire.
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Code and Payroll Title 007889 CLIN RSCH CRD SR NEX Job Category Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management Bargaining Unit University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX) Location San Francisco, CA Additional Shift Details M-F; 6 hours a day |
University of California - San Francisco
Nov 18, 2024