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Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Velocity Clinical Research, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.

As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.

Benefits Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.

Summary Subject matter expert and leader of a clinical trial team to conduct and manage clinical trial(s) from start up through study close out in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, and Velocity’s SOPs.

Role & Responsibilities

Serve as leader of a study team to execute clinical trials

Mentor and train staff in the conduct of clinical trials, protocol requirements, communication, and trial management skills

Create training strategies and mitigation plans

Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs

Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management, subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training, collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports

Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study

Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols

Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects, sponsors, CROs, and vendors

Ensure good documentation practices are applied by team members when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries

Ensure confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information is maintained by all team members

Develop communication and escalation strategies within teams to ensure patient safety is upheld and all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs

Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner

Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented

Ensure the creation, collection and submission of regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements

Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person prescreens

Create and execute recruitment strategies in conjunction with patient recruitment staff

Incorporate key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population when planning for each assigned protocol

Incorporate understanding of how decisions affect the bottom-line including links between operations and company’s financial performance and how it is essential to create value of all stakeholders of the organization when planning for each assigned protocol

Incorporate understanding of product development lifecycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points when planning for each assigned protocol

Develop Quality Control strategies for team member projects

Perform clinical duties (e.g. Drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG, lab processing) within scope

Promote respect for cultural diversity and conventions with all individuals

Understand the disease process or condition under study

Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years as a Clinical Research Coordinator

Associate’s degree and 6 years as a Clinical Research Coordinator

High School Graduate and/or technical degree and 8 years as a Clinical Research Coordinator

Required Licenses / Certifications

Phlebotomy if applicable and required by state law

Intravenous/Intramuscular dose administration and preparation if applicable and required by state law

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator through ACRP or SOCRA within six months of being in the role

Required Skills

Advanced knowledge of medical terminology

Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone

Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Advanced verbal, written, and organizational skills

Advanced interpersonal and communication skills

Advanced ability to work as a team player

Advanced ability to read, write, and speak English

Demonstrated ability to multi-task

Advanced ability to follow written guidelines

Demonstrated ability to work independently, plan and prioritize multiple deliverables and objectives

Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly

Must be detail oriented

Proficient problem solving and strategic decision making ability

Advanced in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised

Proficient leader, mentor and team builder

Required Physical Abilities

Sit or stand for long periods of time

Travel locally and nationally

Communicate in person and by telephone

Limited walking required

Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds

Notes The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

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