DescriptionKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruits, orients, and supervises research administration staff or independently manages the most complex research administration activities associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
- Manages a large or multiple smaller clinical research projects.
- Manages clinical trials related information systems.
- Supervises the implementation of and adherence to study protocols.
- Monitors expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolves CAS issues.
- Educates research staff on established policies, processes and procedures.
- Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long term clinical trials.
- Periodically audits operations including laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes.
- Plans, identifies, and handles study related equipment and facilities needs.
- Provides leadership and expertise in identifying and completing research grants, study materials, brochures and correspondence.
- Develops and submits grant proposals.
- Leads or chairs committees or task forces to address and resolve significant issues.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED and nine years of clinical research experience.
- Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and seven years clinical research experience
- Or licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and six years clinical research experience
- Or bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience
- Or master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and two years of clinical research experience Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience managing social behavioral research projects in a clinical setting.
- Familiarity with qualitative data collection methods, including focus groups and structured interviews.
- Familiarity with qualitative data analysis and experience supporting such analyses.
This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
