Clinical Study Coordinator, Lead

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha seeks a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee the Pediatric Research Office within the CHRI. This role leads as lead study coordinator on advanced clinical trials and provides daily oversight of operations and staff.

Candidates bring extensive clinical research experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage complex protocols, ensure compliance, and collaborate with the CHRI Senior Research Manager to advance pediatric

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant clinical or research experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical research coordination for complex trials.
• Oversee operations and staff of the Pediatric Research Office.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and protocol adherence.
• Collaborate with CHRI Senior Research Manager on daily operations.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Six years education/related experience

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

RedCap

Clinical Trial Management System

Research EDC

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14983

Department

Department CHRI Administration 50010500

Business Unit

Business Unit Child Health Research Institute

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

This position is serving in a leadership role within the Pediatric Research Office at the CHRI . In addition to serving as lead study coordinator on more advanced and complex clinical trials, they will also be responsible for daily oversight on the operations and staff of the Pediatric Research Office. As a coordinator, this role has extensive prior experience in the conduct and management of clinical research studies. The coordinator assumes responsibility for critical coordination and management of the complex decisions and regulatory requirements of each research protocol and facilitates the research mission of UNMC and the CHRI . This role will also assist the CHRI Senior Research Manager by providing daily oversight on the operations and staff of the Pediatric Research Office.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider six years education and/or related experience combined of which two years must include post high school education)

Required Experience

Required Experience 2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting

(Will consider six years education and/or related experience combined of which two years must include post high school education)

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Required Other Computer Applications

Required Other Computer Applications: Epic

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform physical assessments and patient teaching as appropriate to research protocol

Advanced knowledge of clinical trials and chart review

Flexibility in work hours to manage the patient and study protocol workload

Reliable and effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lead, train, evaluate, and monitor other clinical research staff within the Pediatric Research Office.

Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments

Possess skills of good organization, flexibility, accountability, being a team player, and self-initiative

Computer literacy desirable. Must be willing to learn word processing, database and statistical software programs

Ability to work effectively and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team

Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age specific needs of patients served, (all age groups-birth and above)

Assure performance of behaviors that meet the requirements of the UNMC culture including: demonstrates behavior that fosters a positive team environment, demonstrates behaviors that promote diversity, applies continuous quality improvement principles, seeks the customers requirements and strives to meet them, and designs personal action plan for personal and professional development.

Flexibility to assume new duties as the Lead Clinical Research Coordinator position within the Pediatric Research Office evolves. Maintains accountability for own actions in completing assigned tasks.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Specialized training in management, leadership, and team science preferred.

Preferred Experience:

Pediatric background and experience related to clinical trials coordination. Strong background in leading Phase 2/Phase 3 clinical trials or similar.

History of increasing leadership roles, as well as relevant project management, team leadership, and managerial experience a plus.

Experience with both federal grants and industry-sponsored trials is a plus.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Clinical research certification within 1 year of starting the position required ( ACRP , SOCRA , or similar).

BLS / PALS certification

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: RedCap, Clinical Trial Management System, Research EDC

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of healthcare financial environment and reimbursement systems.

The coordinator is directly responsible to the physician as a physician extender from initial patient contact through follow-up care. The coordinator assumes responsibility for complex decisions that impact the patient care, management, and implementation of specific actions related to clinical research trials. This position is key to the successful supervision of clinical research trials through monitoring patient care and treatment, protocol regulations, and providing education for patient, family and health care team.

Clinical research is based on the collection of information, requiring expert interpretation. Information must be accurately interpreted and recorded to ensure that research results are free of errors. Errors in the interpretation and recording of data may significantly alter research results. Therefore, data entry must be accurate and precise to positively impact patient care and research conclusions.

Clinical research is based on the collection of information, requiring expert interpretation. Information must be accurately interpreted and recorded to ensure that research results are free of errors. Errors in the interpretation and recording of data may significantly alter research results. Therefore, data entry must be accurate and precise to positively impact patient care and research conclusions.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Do you have a minimum of two years post high school education?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in EPIC?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.