Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology (Torrance)

The Senior
Clinical Research Coordinator plays a critical role in the overall operational
management of clinical research/trial/study activities from design, set up,
conduct, through closeout. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional
or leader who has direct responsibility for the implementation of research
activities for one or more studies which may include multicenter clinical
trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical
trials, and/or programmatic clinical research activities. Recognize and perform
necessary project management tasks and prioritizes work to reach scheduled
goals. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is a technical leader
responsible for ensuring the study protocol and procedures have been completed
accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. This position may supervise and
train others on projects as necessary. Work with PIs, departments, sponsors,
institutions, and other entities as needed to support and provide guidance on
the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related
aspects of studies.

Annual salary range: $92,988.23 - $149,588.73

Required:

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a clinical research
setting.

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information
in a timely, professional manner and establish and maintain cooperative and
effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, external
collaborators and administration and to work as a member of a team.

Ability to effectively communicate to and interact with
patients in a compassionate and kind manner.

Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with
competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic and
department needs, while complying with applicable University policies and
federal and state regulations.

Analytical skills to assess clinical research protocols and
regulatory requirements, define problems, formulate logical solutions, develop
alternative solutions, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions.

Close attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a
fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment.

Organization skills to create and maintain administrative
and regulatory files effectively as well as independently balance the various
tasks to ensure deadlines are met.

Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite
software, especially Excel, to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately.

A learning and professional growth mentality so that new
software tools, systems, and processes can be adopted quickly and efficiently.

Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of local
and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees, national
cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation funding
organizations, etc.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to
effectively establish rapport, building collaborative relationships, and
communicate complex concepts and ideas in an easy-to-understand manner.

Ability to handle confidential information with judgement
and discretion.

High degree of concentration and focus in a work
environment that contains distracting stimuli, competing deadlines, and work
delegated by more than one individual.

Availability to work in more than one environment,
travelling to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc.

Strong knowledge of and experience working with a variety
of local and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees,
national cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation
funding organizations, etc.

Strong knowledge of clinical research concepts, policies
and procedures, and human safety protection regulations and laws.

Ability to think creatively to develop solutions affecting
the full team.

Experience with FDA processes and procedures.

Sufficient experience and knowledge of clinical trials
budgeting processes to manage the preparation of clinical trials budgets.

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred.