Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

About the role

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is an experienced professional who independently coordinates and is accountable for the overall administration of one or more clinical and implementation studies, requiring advanced-level knowledge and skills. The Senior CRC will support two studies, a domestic industry collaboration around diagnostic assay development, and a drug-resistant tuberculosis cluster randomized pragmatic trial in South Africa, as well as other studies as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans to ensure research commitments are met and ensure timely implementation of research activities.
• Provide periodic status reports to project executives and coordinate documentation and archiving of project deliverables.
• Aid in scientific writing and production of publication-ready reports.
• Design and perform ad-hoc performance analysis of the projects and the project staff.
• Develop project-related presentation material for study.
• Maintain key operating potential for risk to clinics, physicians, staff, and the University (e.g., inappropriate marketing, poor hiring practices, etc.).
• Support development of study specific websites.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and 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.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with clinical research and/or implementation research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, and complex visit structures.
• Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of clinical trials and implementation research activities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience effectively supporting multi-stakeholder collaborations.
• Experience working in an international research setting and demonstrated experience communicating and building relationships with international partners, including Ministries of Health, commercial entities, faculty based at international Universities or research sites, and project staff.
• Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly proactive, attentive to detail, well-organized, proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced database management skills, with ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently.

Additional Information

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 have 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.