University of Chicago · 3 months ago
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution known for its significant contributions to neurological training and clinical care. They are seeking a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator who will oversee and coordinate complex clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing research staff. The role involves strategic input into clinical research initiatives and maintaining high standards of practice within the department.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides input into the strategic, administrative, and operational decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University
Assists with or plans and implements the clinical study goals and objectives; organizes patient enrollment planning; conducts quality assurance activities, compiles and analyzes data; processes blood and urine specimens
Acts as a liaison with medical staff, University departments, ancillary departments and/or network facilities
Collaborates with department administration on research initiatives, strategy development and clinical research oversight
Acts as a leader within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice; serves as a resource person or acts as a consultant within area of clinical expertise
Supervises junior staff
Oversees financial performance of their and their team’s trial portfolio
Conducts regulatory work in accordance with requirements for their or their team’s studies
Maintains working knowledge of current protocols, and internal SOPs
Accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assists in the development of accountability in others
Develops and implements procedures, maintains records, tracks progress, and conduct quality assurance on data collected
Oversees and participates in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensures compliance with federal and institutional regulations
Prepares, submits, and assists Investigators with multiple levels of research documentation, i.e. IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms
Provides investigators with guidance regarding protocol requirements
Maintains regulatory documentation
Assists other research personnel with reports to regulatory agencies, such as the IRB, FDA and Data and Safety Review Committee
Prepares for and assists with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits from regulatory agencies or sponsors
Attends continuing education and training opportunities relevant to job duties
Accountable for all tasks in highly complex clinical studies
Oversees and participates in the daily activities of highly complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits. Uses expert knowledge of clinical research to coordinate the collection of analyzable data and/or samples with the highest degree of independence
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Preferred
Clinical research experience coordinating multiple and variety of studies (e.g., investigator initiated; industry sponsored; multi-site trials)
Previous experience managing staff
Aware of safety hazards and take appropriate precautions
Communicate in writing
Communicate orally
Comprehend technical documents
Condense complicated issues to simple summaries that can be understood by a variety of constituents
Create and deliver presentations
Develop and manage interpersonal relationships
Exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters
Follow written and/or verbal instructions
Give directions
Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion
Handle stressful situations
Learn and develop skills
Maintain a high level of alertness
Pay attention to detail
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Prioritize work and meet deadlines
React effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during conflicts and emergencies
Train or teach others
Work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team
Work independently
Benefits
Health, retirement, and paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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