Clinical Research Supervisor

About the role

This position provides leadership and supervision to the clinical research coordinators, research data analysts, and patient safety research analyst within the department. Under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the incumbent will manage and support clinical research studies, oversee research staff, and provide program support.

Responsibilities

• 30% - Clinical Research Study Management and Support
• 30% - Radiology Clinical Research Staff Management
• 40% - Radiology Clinical Research Program Support

Requirements

• CITI Biomedical Researcher human subjects and Good Clinical Practices training is required within one month of employment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with clinical research.
• Experience obtaining human research patient consent.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (such as EPIC, PACS).
• Experience with databases and clinical trials management systems (such as REDCap, OnCore, MediData, etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to examine own administrative effectiveness and seek better procedures to provide optimal results.
• Project management and organizational skills for coordinating aspects of research studies.
• Advanced analytical skills to evaluate information, practices, and procedures, formulate logical and objective conclusions and make recommendations for effective solutions.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail so that large volumes of records can be accurately maintained, and workload priorities can be determined in an appropriate way to accomplish a task or goal. Ability to multi-task and proactively communicate status of work.
• Knowledge and ability to proficiently use a personal computer with Microsoft Word, Adobe, and Excel and to organize and maintain extensive electronic files.
• Ability to review test results or consultation reports for error, omissions or inconsistencies and to notify treating physician for follow up action.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to changing schedules or priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate English both orally and in written form.
• Interpersonal skills to deal in a tactful, courteous, pleasant, and professional manner with faculty, staff, patients, visitors, and other clinical colleagues which includes individuals with various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Competency in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Skilled at training personnel and setting performance standards.
• Skilled at recruiting, interviewing, and hiring employees.
• Able to serve as role model; demonstrate a customer-service orientation and hold self-accountable for achieving service excellence.
• Willingness to participate as an active member of the research team.
• Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures related to research, human subjects and clinical trials.
• Advanced-level knowledge of regulations related to FDA, state, federal, and institutional guidelines, and Good Clinical Practices, for drug and device studies.
• Advanced level knowledge and skills to independently coordinate, direct, and follow through in the overall administration and outcome of one or more clinical studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Prior experience with IRB protocol submission.
• Excellent typing skills necessary for a variety of error-free letters/correspondence, documents, forms, etc.
• Ability to understand and use scientific and medical terminology.
• Data management experience and the ability to design and maintain an efficient filing and record keeping systems.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a self-motivated and team-oriented leader, to work independently with minimal supervision, to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines for a variety of assignments.
• Knowledge of Radiology-related research.

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave.
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles.
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

• Smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014.
• Candidate will be required to travel between the hospital campus and EMIC.
• Travel for training, conferences, continuing education required.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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