Clinical Research Coordinator, Psychiatry

Indiana University; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a Clinical Research Manager to oversee vital projects in mental health. This role involves managing project staff, ensuring compliance with protocols, and maintaining fiscal oversight. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of clinical research experience. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing psychiatric treatments and improving patient care while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off plans

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical research experience required.
• SOCRA/ARCP Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day activities of clinical research projects.
• Manages recruitment of study participants and ensures protocol adherence.
• Maintains fiscal oversight and prepares budget modifications.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science or health related field

Job description

The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is committed to understanding the symptoms and neurobiological basis of mental illness and advancing psychiatric treatments through extensive involvement in basic and clinical research and patient care. The department is also involved with educating and training future leaders of psychiatry and behavioral science.
IUSM is the largest medical school in the United States, with a large academic health center in downtown Indianapolis, the 17th largest city in the United States. In addition to having active sports, cultural, arts, and educational events and programs, Indianapolis is located centrally near several other major cities including Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.
IU School of Medicine is closely aligned with our health system partner, IU Health, which has twice earned a place on the US News and World Report Honor Roll. The shared vision of both institutions is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality innovation and education to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. IU Health is among the top 10 largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States operating 16 hospitals statewide (a mix of urban, suburban, and rural facilities). This partnership enables the seamless integration of research findings into patient care.

Job Summary

• Oversees day-to-day activities of the projects. Manages project staff's interaction with participants and data collection; assesses and ensures that staff follow protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Manages the recruitment of study participants according to approved methodologies; ensures that study staff correctly assess eligibility and carry out the informed consent process with participants.
• Measures projects' progression toward successful completion of project goals; plans and ensures all corrective action and implementation.
• Maintains fiscal oversight; prepares budget modification requests to sponsor as needed; reconciles study budget accounts with business manager.
• Oversees proper project closure including finalizing all qualitative and quantitative data, and handing off any project deliverables such as study created decision aids, educational materials, and result summaries to the sponsor, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Coordinates the design and development of all databases that will ensure the accurate tracking of all individuals approached for studies and the safety and security of all data.
• Determines the activities, sequence and time allotted for each activity, and the resources required to achieve the projects' goals.
• Develops project plans including risk management plans; continuously assesses and updates the plans throughout the projects' life cycle.
• Works with project teams to develop all required material including but not limited to advertising, recruitment brochures and letters, surveys, and educational materials for research participants and stakeholders.
• Coordinates activities of the project team including staff, operations support, consultants, vendors, patient, and community advisory boards, and co-investigators; fosters accountability and ensures that all project team members feel supported in their roles.
• Develops schedules for project staff.
• Assists in developing, writing, and submitting research proposals. Coordinates meetings and compiles proposal documents. Writes sections of the proposal especially the methods and human subjects sections. Prepares the proposal budget and justification in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Responsible for accurate preparation and timely submission of all regulatory documents. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues; maintains a high level of expertise through familiarity of clinical literature and attending continuing education classes.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree in a science or health related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 5 years of clinical research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required

• SOCRA/ARCP Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research
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