Clinical Research Coordinator 2

Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) support, conduct, coordinate or manage the clinical research studies or trials on human subjects. Principal and co-investigators provide the overall direction in a clinical study, but CRCs can have significant roles in clinical study activities.

Stanford University’s Department of Neurology- PD/ Movement Disorders is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRCII) to conduct clinical research and work independently on progressively more complex projects/assignments. Independently manage significant and key aspects of a large study or all aspects of one or more small research studies. Studies may include gene/ stem-cell therapies, drug/ device trials, longitudinal natural history studies, and other PI-initiated projects dealing with adult neurology treatments.

The CRCII will directly coordinate 2 or more clinical studies, supervise and delegate tasks for 5 or more studies, and work under the close direction of the manager (CRM), and principal investigator(s). The CRCII will support industry, federal and grant funded clinical research studies. The CRC II will manage 1-2 CRCAs and will be responsible for training, assigning tasks and reviewing their work. This CRC II position is a full-time position and a commitment of at least two years is required.

CRC IIs are expected to be available up to 5 days a week on site. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Interested candidates, please apply with your resume and a cover letter. Please describe your background, interests, and future goals in the cover letter.

Work Agreement:

Fully – onsite, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday

Budgeted Salary (Local Accountability):

$98, 496.58 to $108, 401.43

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Neurology in Parkinson’s/ Movement disorder clinical trial coordination experience working with adults and children.

Investigator Initiated clinical trial coordination experience.

Experience with IRB submissions.

Experience working with various databases such as REDCap and EDC systems.

Knowledge of data-related research and presentation of research data

Enjoy working directly with patients and their families.

Exceptionally organized and can balance multiple projects at once.

Have the necessary patience and resourcefulness to interact well with individuals and their families.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.

Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

• - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.

May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Core Duties: Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Extract, analyze, and interpret data.
• Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned. Lead team meetings and prepare/approve minutes.
• Formally supervise, train, and/or mentor new staff or students, as assigned, potentially including hiring, preparing or assisting with the preparation of performance evaluations, and performing related duties, in addition to instruction on project work.
• Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions and respond to requests and questions.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and study sponsors, monitor and report serious adverse events, and resolve study queries.
• Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes; define best practices.
• Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator, identifying standard of care versus study procedures. Track patient and study specific milestones, and invoice sponsors according to study contract.
• Ensure regulatory compliance. Regularly inspect study documents to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Work with principal investigator to ensure Investigational New Drug applications are submitted to the FDA when applicable. Ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
• Minimum Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certificates and Licenses Required
• Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.