Recruits, orients, and supervises research administration staff or independently manages the most complex research administration activities associated with the conduct of clinical trials
Manages a large or multiple smaller clinical research projects
Manages clinical trials related information systems
Supervises the implementation of and adherence to study protocols
Monitors expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolves CAS issues
Educates research staff on established policies, processes and procedures
Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long term clinical trials
Periodically audits operations including laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes
Plans, identifies, and handles study related equipment and facilities needs
Provides leadership and expertise in identifying and completing research grants, study materials, brochures and correspondence
Develops and submits grant proposals
Leads or chairs committees or task forces to address and resolve significant issues
Performs related approved responsibilities as required

High School Diploma or GED and nine years of clinical research experience
Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and seven years clinical research experience
Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and six years clinical research experience
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience
Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and two years of clinical research experience
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred

Clinical Research Coordinator IV

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