Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator - Clinical Research * Days - 20hrs/wk

Shift: Days

General Summary:

Under the Supervision of Director of Clinical Research, the Clinical Research Coordinator supports clinical research studies conducted by principal investigator(s) at University of Michigan Health-West. Coordinates and participates in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Support clinical trial regulatory processes in accordance to appropriate regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and study specific protocols.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous Clinical Research experience helpful.
• Be highly organized and able to multitask.
• Able to review detailed data and make prompt judgments based on that data.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, interruptions and high work volume.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies conducted by principal investigator(s). Coordinate and participate in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation and documentation of clinical research data.
2. Support the research finance and billing activities of the Clinical Research Department.
3. Support clinical trial agreement review and study budget development and management.
4. Support regulatory and administrative needs of the clinical research department.
5. Maintains database and system for patient enrollment data, patient files, statistical data and other information pertinent to studies.
6. Participate in quality assurance review of study and regulatory documents; submit findings and recommendations in writing. Participates in the audit process by preparing patients records and follow up as necessary. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities, making improvements in data management, and suggestions for programmatic improvements.
7. Function as resource to others involved in planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical studies.
8. Assist in training new personnel.
9. Communicate and interacts with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services. Interacts effectively with patients/family members and demonstrates sensitivity in regards to cultural diversity, age specific needs and confidentiality.
10. Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

Requisition #: req10414