Clinical Research Coordinator III - Cancer Center - 139522

This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health Staff Only.

DESCRIPTION

The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD and other regional institutions to fulfill MCC’s mission of reducing cancer’s burden. The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at UCSD’s Moores Cancer Center administers many clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators. Under the direction of an assigned Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Manager (PM), the Clinical Research Coordinator III will independently coordinate and be accountable for the overall administration of clinical research efforts for a variety of advanced research projects and clinical trials. The incumbent will provide leadership to lower‑level clinical research coordinators and other support personnel. Responsibilities include coordinating and monitoring clinical trials, providing protocol oversight, screening for patient eligibility, consent review, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug/therapy reaction reporting, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen collection, processing, submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Additional duties: coordinate cooperative group affiliation including credentialing and training; assist the regulatory department with human‑subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports; oversee research protocol writing, startup procedures, implementation, recruitment, and close‑out; communicate with assigned physicians and disease groups, attend weekly meetings and tumor boards; assist the Research Director with reviewing and verifying research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing; coordinate research efforts with the Moores Cancer Center team; serve as liaison with other departments and community clinics; ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines; oversee the quality of clinical research data; provide education to the public concerning ongoing trials; assist PIs with proposals, progress reports, and manuscripts; work closely with federal and state regulatory officials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years of related experience/training. Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in the position. Demonstrated experience in research protocol start‑up procedures, including study feasibility, activation, IRB processes, and qualification procedures. Experience in clinical trials research including budget negotiations and invoicing per clinical trial agreement. Experience screening patients for eligibility, initiating treatment plans, collecting, processing, and shipping specimens, and orienting participating physicians. Experience in medical assessment and patient interviewing to determine protocol‑related toxicities. Experience with laboratory procedures, values, and interpretation to determine eligibility and potential toxicities. Experience interpreting medical charts and abstracting data from medical records. Thorough knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design, and evaluation. Strong knowledge of investigational protocols, especially radiation oncology protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design, writing, evaluation, and implementation). Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology. Significant experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online. Proven ability to solve problems, resolve conflict, and find innovative solutions. Ability to discern tasks that can be handled independently versus those requiring supervisor attention. Experience with FDA policies regulating clinical trials. Meticulous attention to detail. Excellent ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines amid interruptions and changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; skill at negotiating and developing internal and external contacts; excellent phone etiquette. Computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and internet browsing. Demonstrated administrative experience coordinating complex activities and using independent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions. Knowledge of NIH, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IIPP, HRPP, IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens protocols.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of cost accounting as applied to University and Medical Center functions, and medical billing and collections guidelines. Knowledge of hematology/oncology or radiation oncology; ability to differentiate cancers by stage, histology, and site for protocol eligibility and accurate randomization.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical. Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

PAY INFORMATION

Annual Full Pay Range: $90,602 - $145,686 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $43.39 - $69.77. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than the University’s pay range, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements. #J-18808-Ljbffr UC San Diego