Clinical Research Associate II

Clinical Research Associate II

The Clinical Research Associate II in this team is responsible for supporting clinical research activities through data abstraction, data curation, data management, quality assurance, participant reporting, and process improvement. This role will specifically focus on the following:

• Data Abstraction, Data Curation, and Data Management:
• Performs data abstraction and data curation from health records, including review, interpretation, and organization of clinical information, and prepares curated data for entry into research databases using standardized formats guided by clearly defined core concepts.
• Ensures that study data are accurate, complete, and entered in a timely manner.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors case report forms and research databases to support assigned studies.

Protocol Compliance and Study Support:

• Ensures compliance with protocol-specific interventions, evaluations, and data collection requirements for assigned studies.
• Collaborates with research teams to address data-related questions, resolve discrepancies, and support ongoing study activities.

Reporting and Participant Communication:

• Provides data summaries, reports, and other research-related information to collaborating research teams.
• Prepares participant evaluation reports and other study-related communications for sharing with research participants, as appropriate.

Quality Assurance and Data Integrity:

• Ensures that data abstraction, data curation, and data management activities comply with departmental standards for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, identifies data discrepancies, and facilitates their resolution to ensure data integrity across study datasets.

Process Improvement and Operational Support:

• Contributes to the development, review, and revision of standard operating procedures and work processes.
• Supports adaptations required by changes in electronic health records, research databases, regulatory requirements, and departmental priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in supporting team needs and contributes to reliable, high-quality, and consistent team output.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as site study coordinator conducting informed consent process as designated, and assisting with protocol submissions (internally sponsored and/or externally sponsored) for review by federal or institutional committees (e.g. CTSRC and IRB) as applicable.
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and/or share assigned/relevant documentation (e.g., investigator files, case report forms, study data).
• Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
• Prepare submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variances, violations).
• Prepare detailed data reports as required.
• (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities).
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of experience in carrying out research preferably in healthcare settings.
• Experience Exception: Master's degree and some experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.
• Some experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.
• Proven performance in earlier role.
• Medical experience (Physician or RN) preferred

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• None

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• None

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Understands the task at hand, seeks out information, and draws conclusions from available data to deliver outcomes.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities to perform as needed in his/her role.
• Remains calm when faced with changes to (and in) his/her work.
• Effectively relays understanding of diverse perspectives.
• Can handle communication upwards and downwards as needed.
• Presents information in a clear, well thought out way and tailored to the audience.
• Shows support for the new direction even when the details have not been finalized.
• Spots early indications of underperformance and takes corrective actions. Celebrates successes.
• Works with partners inside his/her function to find the best solutions that align with functional priorities. Is easy to work with to find solutions.
• Contributes to study management and research procedures by consistently executing on assigned tasks in compliance with GCP guidelines, with minimal supervision
• Applies understanding of clinical study/site operations to address requirements (e.g., study selection and set-up, clinical monitoring, risk mitigation support).

Compensation:

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 - $126,880 per year for the role of Clinical Research Associate II.

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