Clinical Research Operations Specialist II
Company: Stanford University
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
The Stanford Center for Clinical Research (SCCR) is a growing
academic research organization within the Stanford Department of
Medicine. Our mission is to conduct and promote high-impact,
innovative clinical research to improve human health.
SCCR is seeking a Clinical Research Operations Specialist II to
conduct and manage multi-site clinical trials. Research will be
conducted in a variety of therapeutic areas, including
cardiovascular medicine. The Clinical Research Operations
Specialist II will be responsible for the management of virtual and
multisite operations by ensuring adequate study start up,
regulatory submissions and training of each of the study sites in
preparation for site activation. This position will be the main
point of contact for the study sponsor and the study PI. This
position will assist in the management of the entire study from
startup to closeout and will ensure adherence to regulatory
requirements.
In addition to the core duties described below, this position will
be responsible for the following: a) leading efforts in collection
of participant safety data; b) drafting and reviewing study
Operations Manuals and Documents; and c) tracking study issues.
This may be a hybrid position.
At SCCR, we strive to find team members who are passionate about
their work, flexible, fun, and want to deliver results. We place a
high priority on equipping our staff to perform their job
efficiently, helping them acquire new skills and grow within the
organization. We encourage our team to have a healthy balance
between work commitments and life outside of work and provide
support to achieve this balance. If you are looking to make a large
impact through global-reaching clinical research, we encourage you
to apply!
Duties include:
- 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 document
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. The job duties
listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this
job classification and are not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and
responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary
depending on department or program needs without changing the
general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.
Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clinical research certification from ACRP, SOCRA, or Stanford's
CROP
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Research/Public Health/ Business
or related field
- 2 years experience in project management and clinical research
projects
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent speaking and writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to write manuals and procedural
documents
- Demonstrated ability to give presentations to stakeholders
- Knowledge of Clinical Research Study Startup processes
including IRB submissions, site feasibility analyses
- Experience developing budgets
- Experience supervising, training, and/or mentoring new staff or
students
- Strong leadership skills necessary for determining,
recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes
and best practicesEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
- 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
(REQUIRED):
- 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.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
- Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of
Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred. May
require a valid California Driver's License.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 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
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