Department:

SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials

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Clinical Research

Position Title:

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Center

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research, and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of clinical research. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will manage assigned clinical research studies by supervising a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Participates in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols. Supports the development of study budgets, contracts, and grant applications. Provides task direction, as needed, for junior level clinical research coordinators.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 58 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

• Under the direction of the principal investigator, recruit, educate potential patients for and evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials. 

• Assist clinical staff with maintaining source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials. 

• Responsible for lead worker duties including mentoring, training and assisting junior staff with onboarding and learning the clinical research coordinator position.

• Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.

• Assist clinical staff with study procedures, as outlined in the protocol and within state and KUMC scope of practice. 

• Facilitate monitoring visits, reviews and audits.  Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.

• Prepare and maintain clinical trial contract documents and study budget reports.

• Perform study procedures, as outlined in the protocol and within state and institutional scope of practice. 

• Assist clinical staff with sample collection, processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in the protocol and within KUMC policy. 

• Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained. Track study expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies and study participants.

• Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews and audits.  Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.

• Attend continuing education, research and training seminars as requested by manager.

• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA CFR. 

• Coordinate closely with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and have a significant working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures. 

• Review and assist with editing of new protocols.  Assesses feasibility of research protocol including appropriate patient population, budget and specific needs for the study.

• Assist Principal Investigators with internal and external funding application submissions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Work Environment:  This position will be 100% onsite due to the fact this is a patient facing role. 

Required Qualifications:

Certifications

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or

• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)

Work Experience:

• 8 years of work experience in healthcare or research setting. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Work experience in an environment requiring an in-depth understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPPA) and statues and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.

• Working knowledge of study budgets, contracts and grant applications.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in relevant fields like health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field.

Skills

• Communication, written and presentation.

• Self-initiative.

• Organization.

• Detail-Oriented.

• Time management skills.

• Prioritization.

• Delegation.

• Business acumen.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$70,200.00 - $105,300.00

Minimum

$70,200.00

Midpoint

$87,700.00

Maximum

$105,300.00