Clinical Research Supervisor

Clinical Research Supervisor 1

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The Department of Radiological Sciences is dedicated to conducting leading-edge research, providing the highest quality clinical education and delivering state-of-the-art care to our patients through the advanced diagnosis and treatment of disease through biomedical research. The department performs approximately 200,000 radiological exams per year through the utilization of all imaging modalities which include conventional radiography, angiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine. Imaging facilities include five state-of-the-art multislice CT, PET-CT and SPECT-CT scanners (two more are on the way), five MR scanners (1.5T, 3T and 7.0T clinical and research magnets), four single plane angiography suites and two biplane neuro-angiography suites with 3D rotational angiography.

Your Role on the Team

The Clinical Research Supervisor 1 will manage day-to-day research operations and provide comprehensive oversight for clinical research activities within the Department of Radiology by providing comprehensive coordination and data management of research studies and sponsored clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), internal standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures. Incumbent is responsible for reviewing study protocols to ensure effective execution and adherence to all regulatory and institutional requirements. Working under the guidance of research faculty, the supervisor blends hands-on coordination with team management, supporting both the strategic and practical needs of the research portfolio. Serving as a central liaison, the Clinical Research Supervisor 1 facilitates communication and collaboration among research staff, principal investigators, sponsors, regulatory and compliance offices, and other institutional partners. The position supports and oversees clinical research faculty and staff working across a variety of investigators, programs, and therapeutic areas. Incumbent will also help in data curation, identifying and selecting problems for investigation and planning experiments, which may include but not limited to literature searches, data review, database creation and maintenance, manuscript preparation, and submissions. Incumbent will also coordinate the radiology safety read and special read (i.e. RECIST, RANO, CHESON, etc) services for IRB-approved studies. Lastly, incumbent will perform root cause analysis to establish and/or maintain smooth research workflow/operations.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required: Broad knowledge of clinical research concepts, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and industry requirements regarding the proper conduct of clinical research. Broad theoretical and operational knowledge of clinical and patient safety standards and regulations relating to clinical research. Ability to think critically in compiling and reviewing data from various sources. Ability to perform scientific research including properly evaluating information and preparing concise, well-organized reports and correspondence. Database creation and maintenance using Excel and/or other relational databases. Research experience especially with IRB, IACUC, HIPAA and other regulatory documents, study coordination and familiar with GCP and ethical conduct of research. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff. Ability to establish and maintain files and records. High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolutions. Ability to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams and people with a wide range of educational backgrounds Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training 7+ years of related work experience Preferred: Experience in clinical coordination. Familiar with UC system experience and knowledge of UC policies and procedures. Familiar with internal systems such as EPIC, Redcap, OnCore, and Kuali Financial System Advanced degree preferred. Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)