"Clinical Research Coordinator III"

Clinical Research Coordinator III

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25492

Department: Senior VP Health Sciences

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The CRC III Lead will perform lead duties, guiding a team of clinical research coordinators. This position will be responsible for managing clinical trial projects and ensuring enrollment numbers are achieved, and compliance is maintained. This person will assist with the day-to-day activities of individual clinical trials and will ensure compliance at all levels.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

Study coordination and day-to-day oversight:

• Identify and monitor barriers to enrollment and retention and develop solutions to enroll.
• Ensure local strategies are successful through regular assessment and evaluation.
• Daily oversight of study coordination.
• Regularly meet with PIs to discuss enrollment and provide and receive updates on study status.
• Ensure staff adhere to study guidelines.

Teamwork:

• Communicate with assigned teams regularly via huddles or meetings in order to share updates, process changes, etc.
• Ensure staffing is appropriate to meet business needs, review and coordinate sick & vacation requests.
• Plan and lead the work of multiple staff to ensure clinical trials are conducted appropriately and within the guidelines.
• Provide training and mentoring of lower-level staff to ensure compliance and achievement of enrollment goals.
• Communicate regularly with management to share updates, solve problems, make decisions, etc.

New Study oversight:

• Participate in the design and implementation of new clinical trials.
• Assist Investigators with study startup activities.
• Assist regulatory team to create and complete regulatory documentation.
• Assist to train and ready team for study startup.
• Implement study activities.

Operational Oversight & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure regulatory compliance by ensuring all members of the assigned team have completed required training and are aware of operational and protocol changes.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve PI goals for participant engagement, enrollment and retention.
• Ensure study teams are documenting all visits accordingly in portals such as OnCore, Box, RedCap, etc.
• Ensure staff follow standards of ALCOA and GCP.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to maneuver multiple tasks at once.
• Knowledge of Cerner, OnCore, RedCap.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $59,404.00 - $74,254.00

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 8

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level: PC3

Job Family: Clinical Research

Job Function: Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: Maria Gordon, mgordon@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter