"CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR III"

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Administrator III to help lead and coordinate all aspects of investigator-initiated (IIT) clinical trials at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. This includes protocol development, multi-site trial management, regulatory submissions, and strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 51 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States and is the only one in Alabama and in the Deep South region. A comprehensive designation also means UAB Medicine patients have access to leading-edge treatments or clinical trials that they may not otherwise have at local community hospitals or smaller cancer centers. For many, an NCI designation can hold the key to survival. On campus and around Birmingham, the O'Neal Cancer Center is a significant part of our economic powerhouse. The O'Neal Cancer Center powers more than 400 scientists and physician-scientists, cares for 20,000 patients annually, and is home to more than 160 employees, plus all the physicians and clinical staff engaged in cancer patient care. The link to our website is: https://www.uab.edu/onealcancercenter/

Please attach a current resume with this application.

General Responsibilities

• To act as a resource for faculty and staff regarding administrative duties for industry and sponsored clinical research.
• To serve as an informational and referral resource for the clinical research community.
• To work with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and business/financial risk.
• To manage accounts across all studies as needed.
• To process and analyze reports in OnCore, as needed.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Attends concept and protocol development meetings.
2. Manages IIT communications and scheduling.
3. Organizes and co-leads multi-site IIT meetings.
4. Prepares and submits materials for DSMC review.
5. Supports grant submissions and identifies funding opportunities.
6. Contributes to process development and improvement initiatives.
7. Provides clinical and operational feedback during protocol development.
8. Assists with protocol amendments and revisions.
9. Collaborates on database design and ensures accurate data capture.
10. Supports interim analyses and data visualization for abstracts and manuscripts.
11. Serves as liaison between UAB and external trial sites.
12. Facilitates study start-up and ensure regulatory compliance.
13. Maintains data accuracy in OnCore and RedCap systems.
14. Assists with patient registration and eligibility tracking.
15. Monitors site accruals and performs periodic data quality checks.
16. Engages with basic science and translational research teams.
17. Promotes industry-academic partnerships, including MD-PhD engagement.
18. Maintains relationships with Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and key industry contacts.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $55,180 - $89,670

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification preferred.

Preferences

• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory processes, and data systems (e.g., OnCore, RedCap).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.