Clinical Research Supervisor I

Job Function Summary Involves the development of and ensures compliance with clinical study protocols that involve human subjects. Oversees and resolves operational aspects of clinical studies or trials in conjunction with project teams and in accordance with standard operating procedures and good clinical practice and regulations. May be responsible for finances, clinical operations, and site and vendor selection.

Generic Scope Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the unit; however, supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and defined internal controls.

Ensures accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures. Custom Scope Supervises staff involved in routine research study coordination. Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review.

Oversees staff in execution of assignments; trains and mentors staff to improve quality and quantity of work. Responsibilities Staff Supervision and Work Management Distributes work. Monitors the progress of work of assigned staff.

Researches and resolves issues and discrepancies. Manages subordinates' quality and quantity of work to ensure unit meets its objectives. Reports performance evaluation to management.

Follows internal policies and processes. Supervises assigned staff to ensure compliance. Trains employees on research regulatory processes, database entry, and working with participant families.

Implements and maintains defined research study processes. Serves as a liaison between staff and program leaders. Reports work effort to the department.

Cultivates communication and teamwork between cross-functional teams working on research. Clinical Trial and Study Coordination Initiates a clinical trial study. Oversees and reviews study and helps create systems and forms to ensure research billing, packets for recruitment and calendars are developed.

Reviews accrual and eligibility for each patient placed on a clinical trial to ensure human subject protection regulations are in compliance and quality recruitment. Multi-tasks and prioritizes to smoothly coordinate studies and ensure patient safety. Data Collection, Regulatory Compliance and Auditing Supervises the timeliness and quality of data collection, submission and completion.

Trains new study coordinators in collecting and understanding source documentation, creating forms for ensuring proper reporting of adverse events and protocol adherence to federal regulations. Monitors and audits visits. Monitors preparation in order to oversee and assist study coordinators in preparing for audits.

Ensures data is sufficient and updated, including all regulatory documentation. Uses computer applications to generate reports and quality assurance of required data entry. Attends all meetings with auditors.

Assists staff assigned with monitoring site compliance. Research Billing and Financial Coordination Tracks patient charges and alerts the department on billable triggers to collect money. Understands budget preparation for clinical trials; interprets and trains the study coordinators on how to proceed in proper data research billing.

Coordinates with billing to resolve disputed charges. Research Data and Sample Management Oversees the incoming data interpreted from samples and ensures that it is correctly entered into respective databases, and reviewed. Ensures integrity and security of samples.

Human Resources and Staff Development Recommends salary actions, promotions, and terminations. Recommends personnel-related actions. Participates in the recruitment and orientation of new employees.

Evaluates assigned staff performance and reports to management. Provides guidance and excellent judgement. Seen as a role model by assigned staff.

Qualifications Working knowledge of clinical or laboratory research, clinical trial recruitment, eligibility, protocol adherence, quality data submission and adverse event reporting. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities.

Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research. Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.

Clear and concise communicator; good verbal and written communication skills; both. Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others.

Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration. Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software.

Effectively uses campus' clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.

Full time · Day shift