Clinical Research Coordinator IV - Medical Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced professional to oversee and coordinate complex, multi-center clinical research studies.

You will mentor the research team, ensure human subject protection, and work with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives and ethics standards. The role involves preparing budgets and study protocols, coordinating with the Principal Investigator, and contributing to grant proposals and SOP development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within hire date or per department policy.
• Clinical Research experience: 4 years, lead position: 1 year.
• Interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates complex and multi-center clinical research studies.
• Mentors and directs the research program team with ethics and integrity.
• Prepares budgets, grant proposals, and study protocols; interfaces with PI and investigators.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location

St. Louis, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Oversees and coordinates complex and multi-center clinical research studies and provides comprehensive experience and expertise in the overall planning, conduct and evaluation of clinical research. Performs mentorship and direction to the research program and team(s) incorporating mission focused principles of ethics, integrity, and collaboration and implementation. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Clinical Research Coordinator III and/or Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Works under the Principal Investigator's (PI) guidance to meet the research objectives of the project(s).
• Provides oversight and coordinates complex and/or multi-site clinical research.
• Utilizes critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• May be assigned to special projects for the department's/division's research program (i.e., educational, policy development, written procedures, compliance strategies, development of standard operating procedures, auditing/monitoring of trials being conducted, etc.).
• May assist in providing supervision to members of the research team including training of new staff; serving as point of reference for current research staff; staff scheduling and performance feedback.
• Utilizes elements of project management to monitor ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality.
• May order supplies needed for the research projects and research group.
• Act as primary liaison to Principal Investigator (PI) to develop plans for investigator-initiated research projects; prepares budgets and assists in preparing grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; writes or assists in writing initial study protocol and instructional manuals; preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modification to study design, as appropriate.
• Reviews journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.
• Prepares study progress reports and data safety monitoring reports for PI and funding agencies.
• May assist in the interpretation of study data and results; may prepare oral and written reports and presentations and/or assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Working Conditions:

• Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment
• Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or a table
• Equipment Office equipment

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications /Professional Licenses : The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Work Experience: Clinical Research (4 Years), Lead Position (1 Year)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

Basic Life Support certification Online Basic Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements.

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

(Optional Based on Department) SOCRA/ACRP certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree
• Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Analytical Thinking, Clinical Research, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Grade

C12

Salary Range

$64,300.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors in