Clinical Research Coordinator - 137670

The UCSD Stroke Center is one of the most innovative and productive stroke centers in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in cutting-edge research combined with state-of-the-art clinical services. The center is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees. The UCSD Stroke Center has expertise in developing stroke related protocols and coordinating the operations for multisite clinical trials, working with NIH, industry and private funding.

Incumbent will coordinate and oversee start-up procedures, implementation, recruitment, screening, enrollment, and maintenance of subjects. Create informational and recruitment materials and act as a liaison with other UCSD departments and agencies for the purpose of implementation of studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator will plan, develop and implement start-up procedures for multiple phase I-III research studies in assigned disease team as well as lead, direct, and coordinator operational efforts. Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data. Provide direction and guidance to investigators. Provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials. Assist PIs with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts. Independently create original documents and policies for assigned disease teams. Follow local, federal and state regulations as it pertains to research.

The Center's research portfolio can include stroke treatments for prevention, acute therapy, recovery, rehabilitation, the investigation of biomarkers and epidemiology. As a member of the Stroke Team, the Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned primary projects but will also cross cover all Stroke Center projects, assisting with trial enrollment, follow up, and study needs as identified.

• Strong theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in a social science or basic science or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Ability to discern items that can be handled independently and those which require attention of supervisor, including ability to quickly determine subject matter of material and necessary action to be taken in a timely manner.

• Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.

• Excellent ability to organize/prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines in an environment with multiple interruptions and changing priorities. Meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Skill at negotiating with various personalities and developing internal and external network of contacts. Excellent phone etiquette skills.

• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office) and internet browser applications. Experience inconducting searches on the internet.

• Demonstrated administrative experience, skill to coordinate complex activities and to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions.

• Previous experience as a clinical research coordinator.

• Knowledge of signs, symptoms, pathology of acute stroke, transient ischemic attacks, intracranial hemorrhage.

• Experience collecting and handling human blood samples and working knowledge of protocols for shipping of biological substances

• Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research. Strong knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience in research protocol start-up procedures, including: study feasibility, study activation and IRB processes, and qualification procedures. Strong experience in clinical trials research including budget negotiations and invoicing per clinical trial agreement.

• Strong knowledge of investigational protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design and protocol implementation).

• Demonstrated experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, clinic, and/or a research hospital.

• Experience in providing work direction and assisting supervisor in maintaining an efficient research team.

• Strong knowledge of investigational protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design, protocol writing and protocol implementation).

• Demonstrated experience with research protocol in order to screen patients for eligibility, initiate treatment plan, collect specimens, and orient participating physicians.

• Strong experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.

• Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to adjusting needs of the center. Ability to be resourceful and to understand the overall nature of work/responsibilities to establish useful resources and University contacts.

• Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.

• Bilingual skills (Spanish) beneficial in order to schedule and/or conduct visits with Spanish speaking patients.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical
• Must be able to obtain annual TB/fit test clearance.
• Occasional evenings/nights/early mornings and/or weekends required as study enrollments dictate.
• The UCSD Stroke Center has two offices. One office is located in the East Campus Office Building (ECOB) which is behind the Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, and the other is in the Medical Offices North (MON) adjacent to the Hillcrest Medical Center. The applicant must be willing to work at either location as needed or requested.
• Must have access to reliable means of transportation.
• Must be able and willing to travel ~10% of time within San Diego County.
• Occasional out of area travel required to attend national study meetings.