Clinical Research Coordinator, Neurosciences - 141684

San Diego Supercomputer Center; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Neurosciences at UC San Diego is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support investigators in epilepsy and CNS disorders. The role involves coordinating start-up procedures, recruitment, regulatory compliance, data management and ongoing study oversight across trials and observational studies.

Responsibilities include IRB liaison, consent maintenance, regulatory document control, and guidance to investigators, with engagement across departments and with external sponsors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social science or basic science such as Biology/Neuroscience or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in clinical trials research.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate start-up procedures and regulatory compliance for trials.
• Liaise with IRB and maintain consent forms.
• Oversee data entry, study documentation and regulatory documents.
• Develop recruitment materials and monitor participant enrollment.
• Train and supervise research staff involved in protocols.

Connaissances

Clinical trials experience

Regulatory compliance

IRB coordination

Data management

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Neuroscience/related field

Outils

Velos

Clinical Conductor

Description du poste

Payroll Title

CLIN RSCH CRD

Department

NEUROSCIENCES

Hiring Pay Scale

$40.68 - $50.57 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

RX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

Filing Deadline

Fri 11/20/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Description

The Department of Neurosciences at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital (RCHSD) is seeking a motivated and experienced clinical research coordinator to support a team of investigators in the conduct of clinical research, although not limited to, clinical trials and observational studies in epilepsy, neuroimmunology, neurometabolic/mitochondrial disorders, multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis and other central nervous systems autoimmune diseases.

The incumbent will coordinate and oversee start-up procedures, implementation, recruitment, screening, enrollment, documentation, data entry, maintenance of participants and direct communication with patients and families. Create informational and recruitment materials and liaise with other UCSD and RCHSD departments and agencies to implement studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator will plan, develop, and implement start-up procedures for investigator-initiated studies federally funded research and phase I-IV clinical trials, in assigned disease teams, as well as lead, direct, and coordinate operational efforts. Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Interface with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and assist with maintaining consent forms and other IRB-related matters. Oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data. Build and maintain regulatory documents consistently from start up to close out. Provide direction and guidance to investigators. Provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials. Work closely with Sponsor, clinical trials organizations, federal and state regulatory officials.

Oversee the administration of clinical trials and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including ALCOAC+ principles, and institutional policies. Responsibilities include the coordination and documentation of pharmaceutical-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials and protocols. Provide input with protocol development, oversight of study execution, and ensuring that all study procedures adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. Design and development of case report forms (CFRs) for both PI-initiated and Sponsor-funded protocols.

Responsibilities include the development and ongoing maintenance of all study related documents and procedures in compliance with FDA regulations and sponsor requirements, including those from Contract Research Organizations (CRO) and pharmaceutical companies. This role will oversee execution of protocols to be conducted at the research sites; and the monitoring of the in-house research staff to ensure FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

This position will entail the creation, refinement and regular updating Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, responsibilities will include oversee study recruitment strategies, including the development and implementation of innovative screening processes to enhance patient enrollment and improve clinical trial processes. The incumbent will be responsible for performing protocol defined procedures as required. Independently collecting and analyzing scientific data for publication, identifying new clinical trial protocols, training and monitoring research personnel; including imaging technicians, physical therapists, and other trainees, nurses and any other staff assigned to the incumbent protocols. This role requires proficiency with Velos, UCSD's mandatory clinical trials management system, used for tracking participant enrollment, scheduling, visit completion and conventional care coverage analysis.

The incumbent is also required to utilized Clinical Conductor for subject scheduling, and other electronic platforms used for management and maintenance of Site Files (ISF), as applicable. Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in a social science or basic science such as Biology, Microbiology or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research for a minimum of 3 years, preferred