Clinical Research Support Specialist

Joulé; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Support Specialist to join their Office of Clinical Trials. This role, available as a 12-month contract or permanent position for local candidates, focuses on providing vital administrative and operational support for clinical research projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in a healthcare setting, with strong skills in data entry and Microsoft Office applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical research in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and facilitating smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Healthcare required.
• Minimum two years of administrative experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for clinical trials.
• Build project calendars and schedules of events.

Skills

Administrative Support

Data Entry

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

CRMS System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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, such as building the "calendar" and the schedule of events for any projects.

Responsibilities:

• Working with teams before the budget is finalized, building the "calendar," the schedule of events for any projects.
• Schedule of events off the protocol
• Review clinical trial submissions from study team into central office for completeness.
• Work with study teams and/or sponsors to gather required documents to facilitate central office review process.
• Translate the protocol schedule of events (procedure/visit schedules) into CRMS system.
• Maintain spreadsheets and systems designed to track study information.
• Review IRB closure report and initiate close-out process with research finance team.
• Monitor IRB submissions to ensure all studies have entered OCT workflow per policy.
• Monitor clinical research invoicing mailbox and route inquiries as appropriate.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare or related field.
• Minimum two years’ related administrative experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
• At least a year of direct experience working with teams before budget finalization, building the "calendar" and schedule of events for projects, and understanding protocols.
• Familiarity with reading and understanding clinical trial protocols.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Detail-oriented with a sense of ownership in work.
• Strong computer skills including internet browsing and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Effective communication skills via email and phone.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in academic medical centers.
• Experience with clinical research management systems.
• Experience with clinical trial conduct and invoicing.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting