Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator , under limited supervision, to plan, coordinate, evaluate and perform the care of participants and collect data for assigned research projects. The CRC-II (Non-RN) follows study specific protocol guidelines, communicates with Principal Investigators (PI), Sub-Investigators (Sub-I), Clinical Research Lead and clinical research support staff. The CRC works to advocate for the patient, while adhering to the conduct of industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials in accordance with trial protocols, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and International Conference on Harmonization/Good Clinical Practices (ICH/GCP) guidelines.

Serves as liaison between Principal Investigators and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). Prepares all documentation for clinical research purposes as may be required by Principal Investigators to track all submissions to IRB and OSP, and will meet all reasonable deadlines for submission. Tracks all submissions to IRB and OSP, and maintains timely turnaround of all documents to avoid delays in study initiation and/or progress.

Utilizes positive interpersonal communication skills; communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients, investigators, sponsors of research and administration.

• Reviews all elements of the current institutional IRB approved informed consent (IC) document, according to current FDA, state, federal and institutional regulations with study candidates and/or legal representative; ensures, through patient advocacy and informed consent as an ongoing process, that the rights, safety and well-being of trial subjects are the most important considerations and should prevail over the interests of science and society.

• Manages multiple clinical trial protocols, coordinates the execution and follow-up of each protocol, seeks and utilizes resources and works independently; performs accurate, legible and timely documentation. Manages records, study medication and test articles in confidential and secure manner.

• Promotes Principal Investigator (PI) oversight by advising the PI, sub-investigator(s), Supervisor and/or Clinical Operations Manager of deviations in conduct, patient status, issues relevant to the integrity of the trial and/or the safety of research subjects; abides by hospital and departmental policies and SOPs, as well as all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Coordinates the work of support staff, laboratory technicians, and assistants to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results and adherence to research protocols.

• Serves as liaison between Principal Investigators and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). Prepares and/or reviews all required documentation for clinical research study start up, execution, modification, renewal, and termination and will meet all reasonable deadlines for submission. Maintains timely turnaround of all documents to avoid delays in study initiation and/or progress. Remains current on rapidly changing regulatory requirements and HIPAA regulations and implements these changes as appropriate and in a timely manner.

• Collaborates with study sponsors. Assists site monitors during their visits in a professional manner.

• Works flexible hours and is available as a resource for questions related to research projects.

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