General Information
| Job Description | ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3 | Working Title | Clinical Research Program Administrator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004330 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | SOM Research - D02011 | Department Head | David Lo |
| Supervisor | David Lo | Effective Date | 03/22/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Administers all finance, human resources and facilities and other operational activities for small to mid-sized academic or research program. Administers major program components, and some or all of the program's operational requirements. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator or more senior Academic Program Officer to establish center agenda, funding, objectives. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Clinical Research Program Administrator will serve as a key team member of the clinical research function in the School of Medicine. The Clinical Research Program Administrator provides support, coordination and leadership for industry sponsored clinical research, government sponsored clinical research, and investigator initiated clinical research, and has an advanced-level working knowledge of data management activities, excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment to independently coordinate, direct and ensure follow through for overall administration and outcome. Additionally, the Clinical Research Program Administrator has oversight and training of new or lower-level clinical research coordinators, the recruiter and schedulers, and other support personnel, coordinating research meetings and acting as a resource. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Terminal degree in a related field (PhD, JD, MD, etc.). | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience working with IRB submissions, amendments, and reporting. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience in research protocol procedures, design, monitoring, Human Subject Rights, and informed consent procedures. | Required |
| Experience interpreting medical charts. Experience in abstracting data from electronic medical records and ability to apply information to the assessment, interpretation, and processing of medical data for eligibility requirements. | Required |
| Experience in clinical trials processes and/or observational clinical research. | Required |
| Experience with laboratory procedures and values and experience interpreting them to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Administers a small to mid-sized program with primary administrative and programmatic responsibility.
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30 |
| Participates in the program budgeting and accounting processes to support financial infrastructure of program. | 20 |
Assesses program's effectiveness, and recommends changes to program's content, policies and procedures accordingly.
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20 |
| Works with program leadership to identify and pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams. | 15 |
Serves on committees representing the program, participating in short term and long term planning.
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15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to assist in the writing of papers for publication and research proposals. | Required |
| Academic background and experience in selected area of research preferred. | Required |
| Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. | Required |
| Proficiency with reading, comprehending and discussing research materials. | Required |
| Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. | Required |
| Strong oral and written communication skills. | Required |
| Analytical skills to evaluate information, practices and procedures, formulate logical and objective conclusions and make recommendations for effective solutions. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. | Required |
| Proficiency with the operation of a personal computer and software applications, such as MS Word, Endnote, PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to work with and learn new software for data analysis. | Required |
| Solid fundraising experience. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |