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Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Employer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Closing date
26 Oct 2020

Please make sure to read the job posting in its entirety as it reflects both the University roles and responsibilities, followed by the specific description.

Department
2012217 Medicine-Hematology/Oncology

About the Unit
The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies. 

Job Family

Research
Responsible for all aspects of research projects and research facilities. Plans and conducts clinical and non-clinical research; facilitates and monitors daily activities of clinical trials or research projects. Directs engineering and technical support activities to develop and maintain tools and computational methods needed to gather and analyze data.

Career Track and Job Level 

Clinical Research 
Manages, facilitates, and monitors the daily activities of clinical research and clinical trials. Performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, documentation, analysis and reporting of clinical research and clinical trial data. Manages the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research and clinical trials conducted across the University.

P3: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external University issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal  guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Responsibilities
The job independently manages the collection, documentation, analysis of clinical trial data, and reporting of clinical research data. Provides input into the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

1) Manages the daily administrative and technical activities in a single highly complex, large clinical trial or multiple moderately complex, concurrent clinical trials. Designs and guides internal and external audits and manages external surveys., 2) Implements Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Develops and implements consistent standards and protocols., 3) Solves complex problems relating to data management and the analysis of large administrative datasets. Works independently to develop, manage, and report on key data and ensures timeliness of data and reporting submissions from multiple investigators., 4) Acts as a resource on the basics of clinical research and related aspects of clinical study for colleagues with less experience. Prepares and evaluates writing protocols, IRB submissions, grant applications, manuscripts, reports, and dissemination tools., 5) Performs other related work as needed. 

Unit-specific Responsibilities 

1) The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) is a specialized researcher partnering with the clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager. 

2) While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the Sr. CRC oversees, facilitates and coordinates the daily activities of complex clinical trials and plays a critical role in the conduct of the studies to ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations. 

3) The Sr. CRC acts as a leader within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serves as a resource to others. 

4) By performing these duties, the Sr. CRC works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical studies.  other related aspects of the clinical study.
5) Assist with or plan and implement the clinical study's goals and objectives; organize patient enrollment planning; conduct quality assurance activities, compile and analyze data.

6) Act as a liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.

7) Serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.

8) Act as a leader within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serving as a resource.

9) Maintain working knowledge of current protocols, and internal SOPs.

10) Be accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assist in the development of accountability in others.

11) Develop and implement procedures, maintain records, track progress, and conduct quality assurance on data collected.

12) Oversee and participate in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations.

13) Prepare, submit, and assist Investigators with multiple levels of research documentation (i.e. IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).

14) Provide Investigators with guidance regarding protocol requirements.

15) Maintain regulatory documentation.

16) Assist other research personnel with reports to regulatory agencies, such as the IRB, FDA and Data and Safety Review Committee.

17) Prepare for and assist with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits from regulatory agencies or sponsors.

18) Provide direct supervision of other CRC staff (i.e. hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, approve time off, etc.), or assist.

19) Attend continuing education and training opportunities relevant to job duties.

Unit-preferred Competencies

1) Ability to train junior CRCs.

2) Ability to participate in protocol review and clinical trials evaluations.

3) Excellent interpersonal skills.

4) Strong data management skills and attention to detail.

5) Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

6) Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and divisional clinical research infrastructure.

7) Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.

8) Ability to read and understand clinical trials protocols.

9) Familiarity with medical terminology/environment.

10) Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

11) Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

Education, Experience, and Certifications 
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. 

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