Clinical Research Coordinator III

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Surgery - Gen Surg Oncology Section, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III.

This position will have supervisor responsibility for a Clinical Research Coordinator I and two Clinical Research Coordinator II positions. Manages all aspects of assigned clinical studies including education as well as develops protocol-specific systems and documents. This position acts as a consultant within the area of clinical expertise. Includes identifying various stakeholders to ensure adequate design, implementation, and testing of study aims. Assess and determine solutions for operational shortcomings for data procurement in protocol design while also maintaining familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

General Responsibilities

• To manage all aspects of assigned clinical studies including education.
• To develop protocol-specific systems and documents.
• To act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
• To identify various stakeholders to ensure adequate design, implementation, and testing of study aims.
• To assess and determine solutions for operational shortcomings for data procurement in protocol design.
• To maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of research program and clinical studies including education as well as training.
• Acts as a consultant within the area of clinical expertise by developing protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, SOPs, and CRFs.
• Assists with study budgets as needed.
• Responsible for managing the On-call work schedule.
• Responsible for managing the rotation of work duties for the team.
• Prepares and submits multiple levels of research documentation. These include IRB, IND, or FDA submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms.
• Identifies various stakeholders to ensure adequate design, implementation, and testing of study aims.
• Collects information to determine study feasibility.
• Makes recommendations to investigators and oversight organizations, as appropriate. Will also assist in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies (sponsors), including maintaining any required documentation.
• Additionally, will assist in conducting literature reviews and may contribute to assessing solutions for operational shortcomings of data procurement in protocol design.
• Will work in conjunction with PI or Director, interpret and apply current research findings in the area of clinical specialty, and report findings in professional journals and local, state, and national conferences.
• Prepare for and lead team meetings, assisting colleagues in identifying efficiencies and improving processes, serving as a mentor to junior staff, and arranging multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $60,835 - $98,855

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification preferred.

Preferences

• Disciplines in Biology, Science, and Research are all preferred.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.