Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

ResponsibilitiesThe SeniorClinical Research Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordination of theresearch activities in Clinical Research Unit within the Division ofHematology/Oncology under the direction of the investigators, Faculty Directorof the JCCC CRU, and the senior management team (Director of Research, MedicalDirector, and Director of Finance and Administration). The Senior ClinicalResearch Coordinator incumbent is responsible for ensuring that protocolprocedures have been completed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. Thisincludes the responsibility for research assessment and patient interventionunder the supervision of the Principal Investigator. All relevant regulatoryand Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines must be adhered to in addition toensuring the timely coordination and completion of study related procedures forwhich the coordinator is responsible. Further, this position requires thatthe individual participate in patient recruitment and enrollment, datacollection, source documentation, quality assurance, regulatory submissions ofevents as needed, protocol dissemination to health care professionals (viain-services and meetings), patients and family members. This position alsoentails responsibilities related to budget development and preparation forstudies, drug accountability and review. Qualifications* Demonstrated clinical research experience, with in-depth knowledge of clinical oncology, including working knowledge of good clinical practices for clinical research.* Ability to work in more than one environment, travel to participating hospitals, and attend off site staff meetings, conferences and investigator meetings.* Demonstrated organizational skills to handle multiple clinical research projects for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, including handling work delegated by more than one individual.* Experienced in performing nursing assessments and interventions under the direction of the Principal Investigator with acutely ill oncology patients using strong clinical judgment and up to date oncology knowledge.* Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate research procedures and deadlines.* Excellent English verbal and writing communication skills to convey and obtain information to and from investigators, patients, families, sponsors and co-workers.* Demonstrated computer skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, e-mail and databases to create reports, correspondence and other documents as required.* Ability to supervise data management personnel in the performance of data collection and management activities.* Valid California State Driver’s License and car to travel between UCLA research sites.* Bachelor’s degree in related field of science, health care or medicine.UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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