Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology (Santa Monica)

Santa Monica, California, Description The Senior ClinicalResearch Coordinator plays a critical role in the overall operationalmanagement of clinical research/trial/study activities from design, set up,conduct, through closeout. The ideal candidate is an experienced professionalor leader who has direct responsibility for the implementation of research activitiesfor one or more studies which may include multicenter clinical trials (both NIHand industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical trials, and/orprogrammatic clinical research activities. Recognize and perform necessaryproject management tasks and prioritizes work to reach scheduled goals. TheSenior Clinical Research Coordinator is a technical leader responsible forensuring the study protocol and procedures have been completed accurately,safely, and in a timely manner. This position may supervise and train others onprojects as necessary. Work with PIs, departments, sponsors, institutions, andother entities as needed to support and provide guidance on the administrationof compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of studies. Annual Salary Range: $92,988.23- $149,588.73 Qualifications Required: Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a clinical researchsetting. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate informationin a timely, professional manner and establish and maintain cooperative andeffective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, externalcollaborators and administration and to work as a member of a team. Ability to effectively communicate and interact withpatients in a compassionate and kind manner. Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks withcompeting deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic anddepartment needs, while complying with applicable University policies andfederal and state regulations. Analytical skills to assess clinical research protocols andregulatory requirements, define problems, formulate logical solutions, developalternative solutions, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions. Close attention to detail to ensure accuracy in afast-paced, fluctuating workload environment. Organization skills to create and maintain administrativeand regulatory files effectively as well as independently balance the varioustasks to ensure deadlines are met. Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suitesoftware, especially Excel, to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately. A learning and professional growth mentality so that newsoftware tools, systems, and processes can be adopted quickly and efficiently. Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of localand external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees, nationalcooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation fundingorganizations, etc. Strong verbal and written communication skills toeffectively establish rapport, build collaborative relationships, andcommunicate complex concepts and ideas in an easy-to-understand manner. Ability to adapt to changing job demands and priorities,remain flexible including working flexible hours to accommodate researchdeadlines. Ability to handle confidential information with judgementand discretion. High degree of concentration and focus in a workenvironment that contains distracting stimuli, competing deadlines, and workdelegated by more than one individual. Availability to work in more than one environment,travelling to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc. Strong knowledge of and experience working with a varietyof local and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees,national cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundationfunding organizations, etc. Strong knowledge of clinical research concepts, policiesand procedures, and human safety protection regulations and laws. Ability to think creatively to develop solutions affectingthe full team. Experience with FDA processes and procedures. Sufficient experience and knowledge of clinical trialsbudgeting processes to manage the preparation of clinical trials budgets. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalentcombination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred.