Clinical Research Coordinator I : Research Cancer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Clinical Research Supervisor, Clinical Research Manager, or Director of Clinical Research Operations, the Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC-I) is responsible for all aspects of clinical research activities and works in close cooperation with study physicians, inter- and intradepartmental stakeholders, and sponsors. The CRC-I provides support, coordination for FDA regulated research including data, blood and tissue collection studies that may involve industry-sponsored, government funded and/or investigator initiated clinical research trials.

The CRC-I is involved in all aspects of research clinical process including, but not limited to protocol review, preparation and administration of the informed consent, completion of study related visit forms, ensuring protocol required assessments are completed per study guidelines, processing of lab samples per IATA standards, regular communication with study sponsors and their collaborators, and data entry into study systems within study required timeframes.

The CRC I will ensure accurate completion of case report forms (CRFs), adverse event/serious adverse event (SAE) reporting, scheduled subject follow-up, and maintenance of regulatory binders. Discusses research study with potential study subjects and answers any questions (may refer questions to Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator when appropriate) while obtaining informed consent as well as assisting in scheduling follow-up visits for enrolled subjects.

Responsible for development of study flow sheets, prepare study source documentation, gather study data, and assess subject for study eligibility (inclusion/exclusion). In addition, the CRC-I will record protocol specific assessments and ensure collection and shipment of samples, complete study forms to submit to sponsors and/or appropriate agencies, collect, enters and clean data into study database while maintaining data quality. He/she will host study team meetings, attend site initiation visits (SIVs) and perform other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be knowledgeable of Good Clinical Practices, protection of human subjects in research practices, and FDA regulatory guidelines regarding clinical research.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma with sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Attention to details.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.

Preferred:

• Medical terminology required. Working knowledge of FDA, NIH and OHRP regulatory requirements and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Understanding of clinical trial methodologies and experience filing Institutional Review Board documents.
• Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA) Certification
• Current ACRP or SoCRA Certification.

License Required:
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License Preferred:
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Certifications Required:
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Certifications Preferred:
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About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

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