Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

About the role

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) reports to the Clinical Research Supervisor (CRS), Office of Clinical data management for medium to high complexity cancer protocols according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), internal standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures. The Sr. CRC also serves as a team lead, participating in training and mentoring, and process improvement and change management activities.

Responsibilities

• 45% - Study Coordination
• 20% - Data Coordination
• 15% - Quality Control
• 15% - Training and Process Improvement
• 5% - Other

Requirements

• Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
• High School graduation or GED equivalent and/or equivalent experience/training and/or demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• At least 4 years clinical research coordinator experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of disease processes as applied to human clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical research trials regulations (e.g., Food and Drug Administration [FDA] and Office for Human Research Protections [OHRP]) is essential.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes as well as a working knowledge of data management activities as applied to clinical trial coordination.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy, medical terminology and ability to interpret physicians' notes, medical records, laboratory and scan results.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.
• Tracking and recordkeeping experience or skills.
• Analytical skills to evaluate information, changes in practices and procedures, formulate logical and objective conclusions.
• Demonstrate oral communication and interpersonal skills to correspond effectively with the public, co-workers, physicians, patients, caregivers, clinic staff and other health care professionals.
• Display organizational skills and attention to detail so that large volumes of records can be accurately maintained to accomplish a task or goal in a timely manner.
• Display writing skills including ability to compose reports and correspondence while utilizing correct grammar, spelling and punctuation as well as clearly documenting research data onto forms.
• Demonstrate good judgement and ability to think critically.
• Able to work independently and/or cooperatively as a team member in a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the sciences or health related field.
• Previous oncology-related clinical research experience.