Clinical Research Support Specialist

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Support Specialist
Location: Remote if not local to Pittsburgh
Type: 12-month contract or Perm if local to Pittsburgh
Hourly rate: $32 to $40 an hr

Overview:
The Office of Clinical Trials (OCT) at our client is seeking a Clinical Research Support Specialist with experience in clinical research. This position will provide administrative, data entry and operational support for the Billing Compliance and Financial Support Unit within the office.

Responsibilities:

1. Review clinical trial submissions from study team into central office for completeness.
2. Work with study teams and/or sponsors to gather required documents to facilitate central office review process.
3. Translate the protocol schedule of events (procedure/visit schedules) into CRMS system.
4. Maintain spreadsheets and systems designed to track study information.
5. Review IRB closure report and initiate close out process with research finance team.
6. Monitor IRB submissions to ensure all studies have entered OCT workflow per policy.
7. Monitor clinical research invoicing mailbox and route inquiries as appropriate.

Requirements:

1. A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare or related field.
2. Minimum two years’ related administrative experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
3. Familiarity with reading and understanding clinical trial protocols.
4. Basic understanding of medical terminology.
5. Detail orientation, and sense of ownership in work.
6. Strong computer skills including using the Internet (browsers) and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel).
7. Ability to communicate effectively through e-mails and by phone.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Academic medical center experience.
2. Prior experience working with clinical research management systems.
3. Prior experience working with clinical trial study conduct.
4. Prior experience with clinical trial study invoicing.