Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

Using advanced-level knowledge and skills while working independently, the Senior CRC (Sr CRC) will be accountable for the overall administration, implementation and coordination of multiple complex clinical trials in the Department of Surgery. This includes a diverse portfolio of research trials involving multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical trials and any subsites, and programmatic clinical research activities such as a clinical database and biorepositories, NIH and FDA reporting and study-start up.

This position will primarily lead 2-3 multi-center research projects with large cohorts within the Department of Surgery. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinical research and is critically important to the overall operational management of clinical research activities.

This position will ensure CHR approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of multi-center clinical research, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts.

The incumbent will be responsible for the recruitment of patients, administering the managing focus group sessions, conducting patient/participant interviews, performing qualitative analysis, and managing data through REDCap/other EDC systems.

The incumbent will assist the PI with all progress reports to NIH and will be the primary source for fiscal matters related to the grants. The incumbent will act as the main point of contact for the other key personnel and guide as necessary. The position will also execute communication and outreach efforts (e.g., mailings, advertisements, website maintenance.) regarding the research program, including the recruitment efforts of research subjects and targeted focus groups.

The incumbent will administer all the research program components and the research program’s operational requirements. The incumbent will also coordinate meetings and conference calls among all of the investigators for this grant and will prepare and distribute study material in preparation for all conference calls and meetings, including scheduling, taking notes, distributing minutes, and following up on deliverables.

The incumbent will work under the direction of the PI to establish the research program’s agenda, obtain additional funding, and achieve objective goals. The individual also supports the research team with additional duties as assigned by the PI, Clinical Research Supervisor, and Research Director.

The Sr. CRC is critically important to the overall operational management of clinical research activities. This requires efficient integration of multiple complex programmatic research activities, applying a sophisticated medical knowledge base, substantial leadership skills, and effectively working with a variety of people and organizations at UCSF (clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, Committee on Human Research, human resources, contracts and grants) and elsewhere (industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH).

This position will be the primary research coordinator and/or project manager for a few complicated research projects. The Sr. CRC may support studies with and without active patients as appropriate. This position is a resource and teacher to other CRCs, manages more complex studies than the CRC and supports the Clinical Research Supervisor.

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Department Description

The mission of the UCSF Department of Surgery is threefold: to develop the next generation of leaders in surgery; to provide outstanding quality clinical care that is cost effective, yet compassionate; and to make significant advances in scientific knowledge and clinical practice through basic and clinical research. Care of patients is what attracted our faculty and residents to surgery, and it continues to be our main focus. The Department is comprised of eleven divisions that include Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Transplant Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. Our surgeons provide care at locations throughout greater San Francisco including: UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus (Moffitt-Long Hospital), UCSF Medical Center at Mt. Zion, UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco VA Medical Center, and Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland. Our residents also rotate through UCSF Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, and California Pacific Medical Center. The Department of Surgery Chair’s Office is an extremely high profile, fast paced environment with a very diverse range of contacts and needs which require an immediate and accurate response, handled with confidentiality and compliance. The Chair’s Office is responsible for management, direction and oversight of over 400 faculty (clinical and research), trainees and staff personnel.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to develop recruitment strategies for human subjects in complex environments and differing patient populations, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.
• Knowledge of clinical research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, FDA regulations, and complex visit structures.
• Ability to analyze complex and non-routine issues requiring innovative solutions.
• Ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of project management and/or clinical research coordination experience, including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
• At least 3 years of experience with medical record review for data collection and adverse event identification for clinical trials
• At least 2-3 years of experience with clinical trial operations and collaboration with UCSF medical center staff, including operating room staff, surgeons, physicians, NPs, and RNs.
• Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.
• 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/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. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007889 CLIN RSCH CRD SR NEX

Job Category

Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, after hours; weekends as needed.