Research Associate - Start Up

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Research Associate - Start Up to oversee submission, review, and approval processes for clinical trial protocols within the clinical trial office. The role provides formative feedback to Departments to ensure accurate, timely submissions and supports trial activation stages.

The position is in-office three days per week. A Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field is required, with prior clinical trial or research experience preferred and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field required.
• Experience in clinical trial or research preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical trial submissions and collaborate with Departments on completion and accurate submissions.
• Coordinate timely processing and compliant filing of clinical trial office documents, including regulatory documents.
• Assist clinical trial office team in weekly reporting and study status meetings with Departments and ensure study team compliance and completeness of pre-award processes.
• Assist in coordinating submission and notifications of clinical trials office processes and 3rd party vendor partners.
• Communicate study progress, critical updates, barriers or issues, modifications/amendment statuses, and any other important information to department and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, or equivalent data and reporting systems; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Clinical trial knowledge

Communication skills

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose:

The Research Associate - Start Up will oversee the submission, review, and approval process of clinical trial protocols to the clinical trial office. This role involves providing formative feedback and support to Departments to ensure accurate, complete, and timely submissions. This role will also provide support throughout the various trial activation stages within the clinical trials office.

Please note that this position is in-office three days per week.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without requiring, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. UPMC does not offer any type of sponsorship (H-1B, permanent residence, etc.) UPMC does not participate in STEM OPT.

Responsibilities:

• Review clinical trial submissions and collaborate with Departments on completion and accurate submissions
• Coordinate timely processing and compliant filing of clinical trial office documents, including regulatory documents.
• Assist clinical trial office team in weekly reporting and study status meetings with Departments and ensure study team compliance and completeness of pre-award processes.
• Assist in coordinating submission and notifications of clinical trials office processes and 3rd party vendor partners.
• Communicate study progress, critical updates, barriers or issues, modifications/amendment statuses, and any other important information to department and other stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field or equivalent experience required
• Experience in clinical trial or a research related field preferred
• Strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence
• Strong organizational and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel, access, or equivalent data and reporting systems ability to work independently and as part of a team

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran