Clinical Support Specialist

About the role

As a Clinical Support Specialist at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), you will play a crucial role in the care and management of late phase study patients. Your responsibilities include ensuring protocol compliance, reporting SAEs, and assisting with various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the care of late phase study patients ensuring close monitoring and protocol compliance.
• Complete early and late phase serious adverse event (SAE) reporting and follow up documentation.
• Follow up on protocol amendments and re-consents.
• Support telephone triage and query resolution.
• Report deviations and investigate findings.
• Re-consent patients and document re-consents per standard operating procedure.
• Notify appropriate study team members and PI of initial and follow-up Serious Adverse Events as outlined in applicable standard operating procedure.
• Complete protocol training as outlined in applicable standard operating procedure.

Requirements

• An Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to Practice in the State of Tennessee.
• At least one year of research experience and familiarity with Clinical Research Processes.
• Familiarity with Medical and research terminology.
• Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practices.
• Quickly adapt to the changing needs and requirements of the patient, team, protocol, and work environment.
• Tenacity, self-motivation, and initiative to drive the care of clinical research patients.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) preferred.
• Current Research Professional Certification (ACRP, SoCRA) preferred.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Experience in clinical research processes.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing needs and environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and documentation.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in medical and research terminology.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Benefits

At Sarah Cannon Research Institute, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. This includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Paid time off and vacation days.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) for counseling and support services.
• Discounts on products and services.

Pay

The compensation for this position is determined by several factors, including performance, experience, skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities, may be offered.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible to accommodate the needs of the patient and the clinical trial process.

Additional Information

For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.
Please note that Sarah Cannon Research Institute is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.