Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to lead clinical studies in a dynamic environment. This pivotal role involves managing research activities from design through closeout, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with a proven track record in clinical research. Join a team dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research, where your expertise will contribute to impactful studies and patient outcomes. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a difference in clinical research.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a clinical research setting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of clinical research studies from design to closeout.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigator and research teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to Adapt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Area

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Adobe Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the successful management of clinical research studies, from design through to closeout. With responsibility for overseeing one or more studies, this position ensures that all research activities are executed efficiently, in compliance with regulatory standards, and in alignment with study protocols. The Senior Coordinator is adept at managing competing priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and coordinating tasks to ensure compliance with institutional policies, IRBs, FDA regulations, and ICH GCP standards.

Collaborating closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), research teams, sponsors, and stakeholders, the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator ensures the smooth operation of studies, from recruitment to data management and financial oversight.

The ideal candidate would be a motivated Senior Clinical Research Coordinator overseeing the operation of the VA GLAHCS performance site, one of seven sites of a federally funded grant testing a manualized treatment for post-traumatic headache (in-person and telehealth formats). The candidate will work closely with the coordinating center in San Antonio.

Salary: $6,892.14 - $11,089.02 monthly

*May convert to career*

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a clinical research setting
• Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet programmatic and departmental needs while complying with applicable policies and regulations
• Analytical skills to assess clinical research protocols and regulatory requirements, define problems, formulate solutions, develop alternatives, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions
• Organization skills to create and maintain administrative and regulatory files effectively, and independently balance various tasks to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office suite software, especially Excel, for daily tasks
• Knowledge and experience working with various IRBs, research committees, sponsors, and funding organizations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to establish rapport, build collaborations, and communicate complex concepts clearly
• Ability to adapt to changing demands, work flexible hours, and handle confidential information with discretion
• Willingness to travel to various sites, meetings, and conferences
• Experience with FDA processes and procedures
• Knowledge of clinical trial budgeting processes