University of Chicago · 17 hours ago
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Chicago is a renowned institution with a significant history in neurological research. They are seeking a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee and coordinate complex clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing mentorship to junior staff.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of conducting clinical trials including screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of case report forms, and adverse event reports
Provides input into the strategic, administrative, and operational decisions that impact clinical research conducted within the department
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 an area of clinical expertise
Supervises junior staff
May assist in the training of new or backup coordinators
Conducts regulatory work in accordance with requirements for their own studies or those of their team
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 conducts quality assurance on data collected
Oversees and participates in the coordination and conduct of moderately 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 complex clinical studies
Performs various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under limited supervision. Acts as a resource on clinical research and related aspects of clinical study for other clinical research staff. Accountable for complex problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and professional tasks
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 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume/CV (required)
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Preferred
Advanced degree in related field
Clinical research experience or relevant experience
Experience coordinating multiple studies (e.g., investigator initiated, industry sponsored, multi-site trials)
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments
Ability to comprehend technical documents
Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships
Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments
Ability to train or teach others
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Cover Letter (preferred)
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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