Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Overview

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, recruiting and screening study participants, as well as documenting and reporting on the daily operations of assigned trials. Working in collaboration with the Principal Investigator, the Sr. CRC is responsible for the oversight, facilitation and coordination of the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. The Sr. CRC works collaboratively with the entire team, sponsors, and Clinical Quality Associates to ensure productivity, quality, and timely completion of studies.
The Sr. CRC is expected to support, guide, train, demonstrate and lead clinical trial team members in the implementation of trial related activities. The Sr. CRC applies critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills across a wide variety of clinical studies, and contributes to the development of new processes, procedures, tools and training to enhance clinical research activities and is accountable for adhering to quality standards. As the sole Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (SCRC) on-site, the chosen candidate must be adept at protocol comprehension and be capable of working autonomously.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees the day-to-day operations in the administration of clinical trial activities at the site-level (i.e., direct interactions with study participants)
• Regularly interfaces with current and potential clinical trial participants to determine eligibility and consent of study participants in alignment with clinical trial protocol
• Creates standard operating procedures (SOPs) that adhere to all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) regulations
• Contributes to the training of clinical trial staff and accountable for compliance with the operational requirements of the clinical trial
• Function as participants’ primary point of contact, keeping them informed on the study progress, and facilitate involvement of other study team members, as needed (e.g., notify Principal Investigator of safety events)
• Manage participant visit scheduling and technical troubleshooting, escalating issues to the appropriate individual(s)
• Solicit and record information regarding safety events and preparing safety event documentation for review by the Principal Investigator
• Provides accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in both Sponsor and Walgreens databases
• Supports the regulatory staff in the maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with Walgreens SOPs and applicable regulations
• Communicates and collaborates specific study requirements to the research team, including internal and external parties, sponsor, monitors, PI, and study participants
• Maintain regular contact with the Principal Investigator and team to review study details (e.g., progress, adverse events, enrollment)
• Maintain study supplies and issue appropriate participant stipends
• Ensures appropriate credentialing and training of the study team
• Facilitate meetings with the study monitors, auditors, and investigators
• Ensure timely response to queries and documentation of study-related issues
• If applicable, disburses investigational product, manages inventory of equipment and study supplies, and provides patient education regarding administration, as necessary
• Contribute to the development and implementation of tools, processes and training to enhance the administration and execution of clinical studies (e.g., GCP, ALCOA-C)
• Accountable for site compliance with subject safety reporting, escalate issues
• Demonstrate professionalism and apply basic leadership practices in all aspects of the role
• Train and support study team members on a range of communication and teamwork best practices
• Performs other duties related to the clinical trials as delegated by the Principal Investigator
• Conducting all trial visits
• Completing all study-specific assessments (e.g. vital signs, EKG, blood collection)
• Processing all samples and shipping to Central Lab • Maintaining study source
• Entering data into sponsor EDC and query resolution 

Experience/Education:

• 3-5 years in clinical trial space
• BA Degree

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in ICH-GCP, US CFR, and HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and drive clinical trials forward
• Track record of managing multiple clinical trials simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong prioritization skills, adept at meeting deadlines, and flexible in adapting to shifting priorities
• Proficiency in phlebotomy (certification not mandatory)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with decentralized/hybrid clinical trials

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $50.45 to $56.06 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.

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