Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology (Torrance)

Description

The Senior

Clinical Research Coordinator plays a critical role in the overall operational

management of clinical research/trial/study activities from design, set up,

conduct, through closeout. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional

or leader who has direct responsibility for the implementation of research

activities for one or more studies which may include multicenter clinical

trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical

trials, and/or programmatic clinical research activities. Recognize and perform

necessary project management tasks and prioritizes work to reach scheduled

goals. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is a technical leader

responsible for ensuring the study protocol and procedures have been completed

accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. This position may supervise and

train others on projects as necessary. Work with PIs, departments, sponsors,

institutions, and other entities as needed to support and provide guidance on

the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related

aspects of studies.

Annual salary range: $92,988.23 - $149,588.73

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a clinical research

setting.

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information

in a timely, professional manner and establish and maintain cooperative and

effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, external

collaborators and administration and to work as a member of a team.

Ability to effectively communicate to and interact with

patients in a compassionate and kind manner.

Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with

competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic and

department needs, while complying with applicable University policies and

federal and state regulations.

Analytical skills to assess clinical research protocols and

regulatory requirements, define problems, formulate logical solutions, develop

alternative solutions, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions.

Close attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a

fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment.

Organization skills to create and maintain administrative

and regulatory files effectively as well as independently balance the various

tasks to ensure deadlines are met.

Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite

software, especially Excel, to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately.

A learning and professional growth mentality so that new

software tools, systems, and processes can be adopted quickly and efficiently.

Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of local

and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees, national

cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation funding

organizations, etc.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to

effectively establish rapport, building collaborative relationships, and

communicate complex concepts and ideas in an easy-to-understand manner.

Ability to handle confidential information with judgement

and discretion.

High degree of concentration and focus in a work

environment that contains distracting stimuli, competing deadlines, and work

delegated by more than one individual.

Availability to work in more than one environment,

travelling to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc.

Strong knowledge of and experience working with a variety

of local and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees,

national cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation

funding organizations, etc.

Strong knowledge of clinical research concepts, policies

and procedures, and human safety protection regulations and laws.

Ability to think creatively to develop solutions affecting

the full team.

Experience with FDA processes and procedures.

Sufficient experience and knowledge of clinical trials

budgeting processes to manage the preparation of clinical trials budgets.

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent

combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred.

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