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Department:CI | Cancer Clinical Trials Operations 2
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree PLUS Five (5) years research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study coordination/management, and data collection OR Master's Degree PLUS Three (3) years research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study coordination/management, and data collection.
CCRP, CCRC or equivalent professional certification and CRS certification required within 2 years of hire.
Knowledge and skill with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and e-mail computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Working knowledge of clinical biomedical and/or behavioral research
Working knowledge of Federal Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Preferred Qualifications:
Clinical Research Experience
Oncology Research Experience
Working knowledge of medical terminology
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Responsibilities:
Oversees adherence to regulatory requirements for study start-up, adverse event and protocol deviation reporting, ongoing reviews, and closeout activities in the timelines required by the study sponsor and the Institutional Review Board.
Ensures compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s).
Prepares high-quality written documents for presentation; analyzes data and formulates conclusions.
Participates in the development and maintenance of electronic infrastructure including protocol budget review and clinical trial management suite.
Advises the investigator on administrative requirements necessary as required per protocol.
Monitors protocol status and advises investigator on requirements and deadlines.
Assists investigators in the development, preparation, and submission of research protocols and related documentation.
Confers with investigators and support staff to secure necessary documents for proposals.
Develops case report forms for investigator-initiated trials including data point identification and case report form review.
Assists the Quality Manager with the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of quality assurance plan for conduct of clinical trials.
Interprets institutional, sponsor, and regulatory authority policies and guidelines related to clinical trial data collection, management, and reporting for early phase clinical trials.
Serves as a liaison for the investigators, research subjects, industry/funding contacts, and other clinical research professionals.
Ensures study activities are in compliance with the CFR, GCP guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and UAMS policies.
Serves as the point of contact and facilitator for internal and external audits and monitoring visits for early phase clinical trials.
Provides training for staff and investigators including site initiation visits (SIVs) and in-services to supporting departments and staff.
Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
Other duties as assigned.
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.