Clinical Research Supervisor 1 - GU Program

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor to shape and grow a clinical research team in a fast-paced oncology program. You will provide operational leadership to Clinical Research Coordinators and ensure timely delivery of study milestones, regulatory compliance, and successful collaboration with investigators.

The role requires a proven leader with project management skills, experience in clinical trials, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and 2+ years of lead/supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.
• Working knowledge of clinical or laboratory research and clinical research philosophy; translate into business practices.
• Proven project management skills; manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading people with diverse backgrounds; training experience.
• Clear communicator with verbal and written skills; able to influence and negotiate.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; maintain quality and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a clinical research team of Coordinators (roughly 3-6 direct reports).
• Oversee study planning, milestones, recruitment targets, data entry timelines, and sponsor requirements.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators and oversight committees; report study progress to leadership.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and quality control procedures across studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate programs within the division and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

CTMS

Training others

Data analysis

Department coordination

Word processing/Spreadsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Clinical Trial Management Systems

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Clinical Research Supervisor to help develop, shape and grow the clinical research team. The research program is a fast-paced environment and the successful candidate will be an independent, detail-oriented individual with drive and focus.

We are looking to hire a Clinical Research Supervisor to help develop, shape and grow the clinical research team. The research program is a fast-paced environment and the successful candidate will be an independent, detail-oriented individual with drive and focus.

The candidate will be a proven leader with project management skills and mindset, experience in oncology clinical trials, and have the ability to consistently deliver results on a tight timeline. The candidate will have leadership skills and training experience to provide operational leadership to a group of Clinical Research Coordinators (~ 3-6 direct reports), while monitoring workload and productivity.

Under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the Clinical Research Supervisor is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet program goals, along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including recruitment targets, data entry timelines, budget and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to be responsive to Principal Investigators and scientific oversight committees. Experience collaborating with senior leadership and research staff is a plus.

The success of the team is dependent on managing performance, maintaining morale, upholding consistency across disease programs in terms of workload and assignment management, as well as maintaining high quality customer service. To achieve service quality, the Clinical Research Coordinator Supervisor will work closely with staff to identify areas in need of training and development, review, and refreshers.

The Clinical Research Supervisor’s duties may also include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies (sponsored, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated studies), depending on their size and complexity; act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures; interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation; maintain relevant regulatory documents in partnership with the Regulatory department; report study progress to investigators; participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and perform other duties as assigned.

Department Overview

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is a campus-wide multidisciplinary organized research unit whose goal is to enhance and integrate cancer related research and patient care at UCSF. The HDFCCC combines basic science, clinical research, epidemiology/cancer control and patient care from throughout the University of California, San Francisco system. The Cancer Center provides research resources to its 200+ members on the four main campus sites as well as other sites, and provides multidisciplinary cancer care to patients.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and 2+ years of related and lead/supervisory experience and/or equivalent experience/ training.
• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position
• Working knowledge of clinical or laboratory research and clinical research philosophy. Demonstrated ability to translate clinical research philosophy into business best practices in a trial setting.
• Demonstrated project management skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience managing people with a wide range of educational backgrounds and skills. Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. Demonstrated experience in training others in the field of research.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving and analytical skills. Creatively addresses complex or new problems.
• Clear and concise communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Effectively uses campus' clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.
• Skills to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams. Ability to interface and collaborate with other members of an extended study team. Ability to influence / persuade. Proven ability to effectively coordinate and integrate programs with others in division, department, and organization.

Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred.

License/Certification

• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position