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

Santa Monica, California, Description TheSenior Clinical Research Coordinator plays a critical role in the overalloperational management of clinical research/trial/study activities fromdesign, set up, conduct, through closeout. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional or leader who hasdirect responsibility for the implementation of research activities for one or more studies which mayinclude multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), localinvestigator-initiated clinical trials, and/or programmatic clinical research activities. Recognize and perform necessaryproject management tasks and prioritizes work to reach scheduled goals. The Senior Clinical ResearchCoordinator is a technical leader responsible for ensuring the study protocol and procedures have beencompleted accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. This position may supervise and train others on projectsas necessary. Work with PIs, departments, sponsors, institutions, and other entities as needed tosupport and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and otherrelated aspects of studies. The full annual salary range for this position is: $93,927.51 - $151,099.73 Qualifications Required: Minimumof 4+ years of experience in a clinical research setting Interpersonalskills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional mannerand establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships withstudents, staff, faculty, external collaborators and administration and to workas a member of a team. Abilityto effectively communicate to and interact with patients in a compassionate andkind manner. Abilityto set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, withfrequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic and department needs, whilecomplying with applicable University policies and federal and stateregulations. Analyticalskills to assess clinical research protocols and regulatory requirements,define problems, formulate logical solutions, develop alternative solutions,make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions. Closeattention to detail to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced, fluctuating workloadenvironment. Organizationskills to create and maintain administrative and regulatory files effectivelyas well as independently balance the various tasks to ensure deadlines are met. Demonstratedproficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel, toperform daily tasks efficiently and accurately. Alearning and professional growth mentality so that new software tools, systems,and processes can be adopted quickly and efficiently. Knowledgeof and experience working with a variety of local and external IRBs, scientificreview and other research committees, national cooperative group sponsors,industry sponsors, federal and foundation funding organizations, etc. Strongverbal and written communication skills to effectively establish rapport, buildingcollaborative relationships, and communicate complex concepts and ideas in aneasy-to-understand manner. Abilityto adapt to changing job demands and priorities, remain flexible includingworking flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines. Abilityto handle confidential information with judgement and discretion. Highdegree of concentration and focus in a work environment that containsdistracting stimuli, competing deadlines, and work delegated by more than oneindividual. Availabilityto work in more than one environment, travelling to various clinic sites,meetings, conferences, etc. Strongknowledge of and experience working with a variety of local and external IRBs,scientific review and other research committees, national cooperative groupsponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation funding organizations, etc. Strongknowledge of clinical research concepts, policies and procedures, and humansafety protection regulations and laws. Abilityto think creatively to develop solutions affecting the full team. Experiencewith FDA processes and procedures. Sufficientexperience and knowledge of clinical trials budgeting processes to manage thepreparation of clinical trials budgets - Preferred: Bachelor’sDegree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education andexperience. Advanced degree preferred