Clinical Trial Participant Recruitment Senior Project Manager

Clinical Trial Participant Recruitment Senior Project Manager The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease through innovative clinical trials. The Clinical Trial Participant Recruitment Senior Project Manager will work within the ATRI Recruitment, Engagement and Retention (RER) Section to support clinical trial sites in their participant recruitment and retention efforts for multi-site clinical trials.The incumbent will be responsible for a wide range of work assignments, must be well organized, dependable, and able to manage and lead several projects at the same time. The ideal candidate will be able to independently operationalize, implement and manage large, multi-site clinical trial protocols in relation to the recruitment and retention of clinical trial participants. They will establish and drive project timelines, monitor progress toward project goals and ensure all aspects of clinical trial recruitment and retention are conducted efficiently and successfully. Prior comparable experience that relates to the following position goals is highly desired: At least three years of participant recruitment and retention experience in Alzheimer’s and related dementia clinical trials Experience in the recruitment and retention of special populations, as well as for populations and trials across the different stages of dementia Demonstrated experience managing and supervising a variety of professional staff and providing effective work direction Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and other external constituencies Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work Instruction Documents (WIDs), and other process improvements Oversight of the recruitment and retention efforts of clinical trials, working with several different partners, groups, and team members in their operation and implementation Set and maintain priorities and timelines for recruitment and retention-related project implementation, maintenance, and closeout Serves as the primary point of contact regarding recruitment and retention-related activities for any assigned studies Development and interpretation of participant enrollment and retention data/technical reports to present to study teams and partners, and to assess needs for study site engagement Set key performance indicators on outreach activities to help measure the return on investment of study-related activity Develops and drives agenda, reports on study status, and identifies action items in multifunctional study team meetings Contribute to the inclusive recruitment of clinical trial participants who have traditionally been underrepresented in Alzheimer’s disease research Communicate study and site enrollment goals to discuss specific population recruitment and retention activities, and more with various audiences Essential skills and abilities: Understanding of the recruitment and retention issues faced in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials Experience and capacity to work effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and personal backgrounds Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills for communicating with all levels of personnel and groups Successfully operationalize and manage all clinical trial components related to recruitment and retention of participants Skilled at assembling, organizing and conceptualizing numerical data in spreadsheets, databases, reports and presentations Ability to supervise and provide oversight, guidance and work direction to RER section members Attention to detail, self-starter, critical thinker, and effective problem solver and multitasker Ability to work in a team environment but also independently Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Zoom, Google Sheets/Docs, REDCap, and/or other similar programs Preferred skills and abilities: Proficiency in conducting research in multiple languages (preferably English and Spanish), including the ability to evaluate, source, interpret, and synthesize information across languages and cultural contexts Location: San Diego, CA.

This is a hybrid position and will require working onsite at the ATRI offices located in San Diego

at least three days each week . The annual base salary range for this position is $108,055.28 - $133,642.97. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the

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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field(s) Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years in on-site clinical trial monitoring. Minimum Skills: Industry experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research organization and/or nursing setting. Demonstrated experience managing and supervising others, using medical devices and terminology, and managing study records, finances and vendors. Theoretical understanding of health sciences research and ICH-GCP guidelines, with experience applying policies and procedures. Skilled at technical documentation and writing, and at assembling, organizing and conceptualizing numerical data in spreadsheets, databases, reports and presentations. Ability to manage and prioritize different tasks and projects, with deft interpersonal skills for communicating with all levels of staff and various individuals and groups coordinating and executing study activities. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree And Master's degree In Neurosciences Or Public Health Or Pharmacology Or in related field(s) Preferred Certifications: Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC). Preferred Experience: 5 years Preferred Skills: Experience in data management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study staff at research and clinical institutions. Ability to handle several priorities within multiple, complex clinical trials. Strong understanding of current GCP guidelines applicable to the clinical research conduct. Proficient in OmniPlan or other timeline applications. Familiarity with academic medical centers. #J-18808-Ljbffr