University of California - San Francisco
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
AnesthesiaFull Time80296BRJob Summary
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) will help develop and implement clinical research services for the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care. The individual will independently coordinate and be accountable for the overall administration of multiple clinical studies and will provide leadership to lower-level CRCs, assistant CRCs and/or other support personnel. In addition, the Sr. CRC will be the subject matter expert in the area of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions for the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care and will help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies. This role will report to the Clinical Research Supervisor and will work closely with the department's Research Operations Committee, study investigators, and others to develop, promote, and sustain clinical research in the department.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 sophisticated medical knowledge base, substantial leadership skills, effectively working with a variety of people and organizations at UCSF (clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH), exhibiting an in-depth knowledge of specific programs.The Sr. CRC will have central responsibility for ensuring IRB approval and compliance, 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, and safety, as well as create and implement corrective action plans for clinical trial studies. 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).Department Description
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UCSF provides outstanding patient care, promotes cutting-edge basic and clinical science research, and educates the next generation of health care providers while focusing on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization. The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care ranks as one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine with an annual budget of $145 million. The two largest components of the annual budget are Professional Fee Income and Extramural Funds, representing 90.4% or $132 million (including ZSFG professional fees and 6.9% or $10.1 million of the annual budget respectively.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities and/or equivalent experience/training.In-depth knowledge of clinical research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, FDA regulations, and complex visit structures.Ability to obtain certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals within one year of date of hire.Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.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.Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.Financial analysis skills; demonstrated skills in preparing and presenting financial and quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.Exceptional 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 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.Experience using database software, such as MS Access or FileMaker Pro.Preferred Qualifications
Current certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.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.Experience training CRCs, other research staff, and physicians on proper clinical trial execution.License/Certification
Ability 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 UCSF
The 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.Pride Values
UCSF 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.Equal Employment Opportunity
The 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.Organization
CampusJob Code and Payroll Title
007889 CLIN RSCH CRD SR NEXJob Category
Research and Scientific, Supervisory / ManagementBargaining Unit
University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)Employee Class
CareerPercentage
100%Location
Parnassus Heights (SF)Shift
DaysShift Length
8 HoursAdditional Shift Details
TBD (M-F)
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AnesthesiaFull Time80296BRJob Summary
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) will help develop and implement clinical research services for the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care. The individual will independently coordinate and be accountable for the overall administration of multiple clinical studies and will provide leadership to lower-level CRCs, assistant CRCs and/or other support personnel. In addition, the Sr. CRC will be the subject matter expert in the area of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions for the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care and will help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies. This role will report to the Clinical Research Supervisor and will work closely with the department's Research Operations Committee, study investigators, and others to develop, promote, and sustain clinical research in the department.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 sophisticated medical knowledge base, substantial leadership skills, effectively working with a variety of people and organizations at UCSF (clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH), exhibiting an in-depth knowledge of specific programs.The Sr. CRC will have central responsibility for ensuring IRB approval and compliance, 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, and safety, as well as create and implement corrective action plans for clinical trial studies. 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).Department Description
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UCSF provides outstanding patient care, promotes cutting-edge basic and clinical science research, and educates the next generation of health care providers while focusing on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization. The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care ranks as one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine with an annual budget of $145 million. The two largest components of the annual budget are Professional Fee Income and Extramural Funds, representing 90.4% or $132 million (including ZSFG professional fees and 6.9% or $10.1 million of the annual budget respectively.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities and/or equivalent experience/training.In-depth knowledge of clinical research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, FDA regulations, and complex visit structures.Ability to obtain certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals within one year of date of hire.Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.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.Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.Financial analysis skills; demonstrated skills in preparing and presenting financial and quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.Exceptional 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 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.Experience using database software, such as MS Access or FileMaker Pro.Preferred Qualifications
Current certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.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.Experience training CRCs, other research staff, and physicians on proper clinical trial execution.License/Certification
Ability 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 UCSF
The 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.Pride Values
UCSF 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.Equal Employment Opportunity
The 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.Organization
CampusJob Code and Payroll Title
007889 CLIN RSCH CRD SR NEXJob Category
Research and Scientific, Supervisory / ManagementBargaining Unit
University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)Employee Class
CareerPercentage
100%Location
Parnassus Heights (SF)Shift
DaysShift Length
8 HoursAdditional Shift Details
TBD (M-F)
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