University of California, San Francisco
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Cutaneous Oncology Program
University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Cutaneous Oncology Program
Job Summary:
Senior Clinical Research Coordinators with the Cutaneous Oncology program independently coordinate and are accountable for the overall administration of one or more clinical studies, typically requiring advanced‑level knowledge and skills. They may provide leadership to lower‑level clinical research coordinators and/or other support personnel. The position is responsible for implementing a diverse portfolio of research activities, including multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry‑sponsored), local investigator‑initiated trials, and programmatic research activities such as a clinical database and biorepository. Reporting to a Principal Investigator or Director, the incumbent ensures IRB approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation, subject recruitment, study testing, enrollment, and overall administrative leadership to maintain quality, safety, financial oversight, and contractual expertise. This leadership role ensures that clinical research commitments are met and programs maintain a reputation for excellence.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related area and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities and/or equivalent experience/training.
Demonstrated ability to develop recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.
In‑depth knowledge of clinical research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, FDA regulations, and complex visit structures.
Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.
Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex and non‑routine issues requiring innovative solutions.
Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment.
Ability to assess and respond to audit risk; ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
Financial analysis skills; demonstrated skills in preparing and presenting financial and quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.
Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
Experience using database software, such as MS Access or FileMaker Pro.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow‑up.
Experience in risk management regarding study subjects, federal and non‑federal sponsors and regulating bodies.
Experience with grant application procedures, personnel documentation, contract generation and subcontracting, preferably at UCSF.
Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
License/Certification
Ability to obtain certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals within one year of date of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Senior Clinical Research Coordinators with the Cutaneous Oncology program independently coordinate and are accountable for the overall administration of one or more clinical studies, typically requiring advanced‑level knowledge and skills. They may provide leadership to lower‑level clinical research coordinators and/or other support personnel. The position is responsible for implementing a diverse portfolio of research activities, including multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry‑sponsored), local investigator‑initiated trials, and programmatic research activities such as a clinical database and biorepository. Reporting to a Principal Investigator or Director, the incumbent ensures IRB approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation, subject recruitment, study testing, enrollment, and overall administrative leadership to maintain quality, safety, financial oversight, and contractual expertise. This leadership role ensures that clinical research commitments are met and programs maintain a reputation for excellence.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related area and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities and/or equivalent experience/training.
Demonstrated ability to develop recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.
In‑depth knowledge of clinical research contracts and grants, clinical trials, protocols, FDA regulations, and complex visit structures.
Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.
Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex and non‑routine issues requiring innovative solutions.
Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment.
Ability to assess and respond to audit risk; ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
Financial analysis skills; demonstrated skills in preparing and presenting financial and quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.
Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
Experience using database software, such as MS Access or FileMaker Pro.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow‑up.
Experience in risk management regarding study subjects, federal and non‑federal sponsors and regulating bodies.
Experience with grant application procedures, personnel documentation, contract generation and subcontracting, preferably at UCSF.
Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
License/Certification
Ability to obtain certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals within one year of date of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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