Clinical Research Services Principal Professional - Sports Medicine

Clinical Research Services Principal Professional - Sports Medicine

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Orthopedics

Job Title: Clinical Research Services Principal Professional - Sports Medicine

Position #: 00796642 - Requisition#:39896

Job Summary:

This Clinical Research Services Principal Professional will serve as a lead Clinical Research Coordinator for the Sports Medicine division within the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado. Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support of research activities directed by physicians. The specific focus of this position will be supporting the clinical trials efforts of the providers within this group. Primary research responsibilities for this position focus on sponsored and investigator-initiated studies of orthopedic interventions of the knee and shoulder that are conducted by several physicians. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the work that is rapidly advancing and informing medical care for athletes at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Functions include regulatory compliance, sponsor communication and post- and pre- award management, human subject compliance, research coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, and shipping of biological materials.
• Principal professionals will also be expected to be able to perform all duties at the Senior Research Professional level including patient consenting, sponsor/monitor visit coordination, regulatory materials organization, and tracking of and accountability for deliverables.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of # days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics Sports Medicine division is a dynamic and determined group in both clinical care and research. CU-Sports Med providers serve as the team physicians for the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth, Colorado Rapids as well as the University of Colorado and multiple high schools throughout the front range of Colorado. Our research efforts include mainly the investigation of clinical outcomes on patients which range from the elite world class athlete to the recreational weekend warrior. Patient-facing interactions are wide and varied with unique athletes and patients from around the region. Research interaction is also varied with opportunities to collaborate with other sports medicine facilities and researchers across campus as well as across the country. CU-Sports Med collaborates on impactful multicenter research efforts nationally and internationally with research output presented around the world. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the work that advances and informs medical care for athletes at all levels.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
• An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.
• Three (3) years clinical research or related experience

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
• Four (4) years of clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Expert level knowledge of regulatory processes related to Human Subjects Research

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $67,511-$90,465