University of California , San Francisco
Part-Time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Part-Time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Osher CenterPart Time81955BRJob SummaryThe UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health conducts rigorous scientific research on treatments that address multiple aspects of patients' health and wellness-biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. Our research seeks to improve our understanding of how treatments work, and how well they work. Through this research, the Osher Center works to advance the evaluation of integrative medicine approaches and the inclusion of effective approaches in medical care.
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator independently coordinates and is accountable for the overall administration of one or more clinical studies, typically requiring advanced-level knowledge and skills. They may provide leadership to lower-level clinical research coordinators and/or other support personnel. The primary purpose of the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) is to provide independent coordination for an NIH (National Institutes of Health) funded study to examine non-pharmacologic nutrition and lifestyle approaches for cancer survivors.
The position is responsible for, and critically important to the overall operational management of clinical research activities. It has direct responsibility for implementing a diverse portfolio 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, such as a clinical database and biorepository. Positions at this level may perform expert and efficient integration of multiple complex programmatic activities, applying a medical knowledge base, leadership skills, effectively working with a variety of people and organizations at UCSF (clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, Human Research Protection Program & IRB, human resources, contracts and grants) and elsewhere (industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH), exhibiting an in-depth knowledge of specific programs.
Reporting to a Principal Investigator (PI) or Director, the incumbent may have central responsibility for ensuring IRB approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of multicenter clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts; exercise strong administration and management leadership of clinical research, strong research coordination, and may lead experienced personnel to ensure optimal systems for efficiency, compliance, safety, financial oversight, and contractual expertise in negotiations and execution, as well as create and implement quality improvement processes. This is a position of leadership whose main purpose is to ensure that clinical research commitments are met and that the programs maintain a reputation for excellence in all activities.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.The salary range for this position is $41.72 - $67.10 (Hourly Rate).To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlDepartment DescriptionThe Osher Center is a research, education and clinical services program of the UCSF School of Medicine. Our Center strives to successfully integrate modern medicine, healthy lifestyle practices, and established healing approaches from around the globe, in an effort to meet the need for a new model of care and daily living that promotes healing and well-being of the whole person - mind, body and spirit. For more information about the Osher Center please visit: http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in related area and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.Demonstrated ability to develop recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.In-depth knowledge of clinical research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, FDA regulations, and complex visit structures.Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Ability to analyze complex and non-routine issues requiring innovative and timely solutions.Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment.Ability to assess and respond to audit risk; ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.Financial analysis skills; demonstrated skills in preparing and presenting financial and quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.Experience using database software, such as MS Access or FileMaker Pro.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in psychology, biology, social work, nursing, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Experience working with racially and linguistically diverse patient populationsExperience working with oncology patient populations.Experience with integrative medicine and health researchExperience with electronic medical recordsExperience using database software, such as REDCap, Qualtrics, SalesForce.Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.Experience in risk management regarding study subjects, federal and non-federal sponsors and regulating bodies.Experience with grant application procedures, personnel documentation, contract generation and subcontracting, preferably at UCSF.Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.License/CertificationAbility to obtain certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals within one year of date of hire.About UCSFThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.Pride ValuesUCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.OrganizationCampusJob Code and Payroll Title007889 CLIN RSCH CRD SR NEXJob CategoryResearch and Scientific, Supervisory / ManagementBargaining UnitUniversity Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)Employee ClassCareerPercentage60%LocationSan Francisco, CACampusMount Zion (SF)Work StyleFully On-SiteShiftDaysShift LengthVariableAdditional Shift DetailsMonday - Friday
Osher CenterPart Time81955BRJob SummaryThe UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health conducts rigorous scientific research on treatments that address multiple aspects of patients' health and wellness-biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. Our research seeks to improve our understanding of how treatments work, and how well they work. Through this research, the Osher Center works to advance the evaluation of integrative medicine approaches and the inclusion of effective approaches in medical care.
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator independently coordinates and is accountable for the overall administration of one or more clinical studies, typically requiring advanced-level knowledge and skills. They may provide leadership to lower-level clinical research coordinators and/or other support personnel. The primary purpose of the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) is to provide independent coordination for an NIH (National Institutes of Health) funded study to examine non-pharmacologic nutrition and lifestyle approaches for cancer survivors.
The position is responsible for, and critically important to the overall operational management of clinical research activities. It has direct responsibility for implementing a diverse portfolio 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, such as a clinical database and biorepository. Positions at this level may perform expert and efficient integration of multiple complex programmatic activities, applying a medical knowledge base, leadership skills, effectively working with a variety of people and organizations at UCSF (clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, Human Research Protection Program & IRB, human resources, contracts and grants) and elsewhere (industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH), exhibiting an in-depth knowledge of specific programs.
Reporting to a Principal Investigator (PI) or Director, the incumbent may have central responsibility for ensuring IRB approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of multicenter clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts; exercise strong administration and management leadership of clinical research, strong research coordination, and may lead experienced personnel to ensure optimal systems for efficiency, compliance, safety, financial oversight, and contractual expertise in negotiations and execution, as well as create and implement quality improvement processes. This is a position of leadership whose main purpose is to ensure that clinical research commitments are met and that the programs maintain a reputation for excellence in all activities.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.The salary range for this position is $41.72 - $67.10 (Hourly Rate).To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlDepartment DescriptionThe Osher Center is a research, education and clinical services program of the UCSF School of Medicine. Our Center strives to successfully integrate modern medicine, healthy lifestyle practices, and established healing approaches from around the globe, in an effort to meet the need for a new model of care and daily living that promotes healing and well-being of the whole person - mind, body and spirit. For more information about the Osher Center please visit: http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in related area and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.Demonstrated ability to develop recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.In-depth knowledge of clinical research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, FDA regulations, and complex visit structures.Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Ability to analyze complex and non-routine issues requiring innovative and timely solutions.Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment.Ability to assess and respond to audit risk; ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.Financial analysis skills; demonstrated skills in preparing and presenting financial and quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.Experience using database software, such as MS Access or FileMaker Pro.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in psychology, biology, social work, nursing, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Experience working with racially and linguistically diverse patient populationsExperience working with oncology patient populations.Experience with integrative medicine and health researchExperience with electronic medical recordsExperience using database software, such as REDCap, Qualtrics, SalesForce.Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.Experience in risk management regarding study subjects, federal and non-federal sponsors and regulating bodies.Experience with grant application procedures, personnel documentation, contract generation and subcontracting, preferably at UCSF.Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.License/CertificationAbility to obtain certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals within one year of date of hire.About UCSFThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.Pride ValuesUCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.OrganizationCampusJob Code and Payroll Title007889 CLIN RSCH CRD SR NEXJob CategoryResearch and Scientific, Supervisory / ManagementBargaining UnitUniversity Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)Employee ClassCareerPercentage60%LocationSan Francisco, CACampusMount Zion (SF)Work StyleFully On-SiteShiftDaysShift LengthVariableAdditional Shift DetailsMonday - Friday