University Hospitals

Clinical Research Quality Assurance Specialist, Clinical Trials Unit (Hybrid)

University Hospitals • $80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of clinical research or quality assurance experience (Required)
  • Master's Degree (Preferred)
  • 5+ years of quality assurance or clinical research experience (Required)
  • 3+ years of clinical research management experience with knowledge of US regulatory requirements (Required)
  • Outstanding organizational, communication, and attention to detail skills (Required)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team leadership ability (Required)
  • Proficiency in medical terminology and various software applications (Required)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate activities within the Quality Assurance Program for the Clinical Research Unit.
  • Perform quality assurance reviews of study documents and data across multiple studies and report findings.
  • Assist the Quality Program Manager to enhance management control systems and implement process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance of clinical trials with internal SOPs, GCP guidelines, and regulatory regulations.
  • Create and maintain an education and training program for the Clinical Trial Unit.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Opportunities for professional certification support.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on team success.
  • Access to cutting-edge research and clinical practices.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
  • Coordinate activities within the Quality Assurance Program for the Clinical Research Unit. (20%)
  • Perform extensive quality assurance review of study documents and data across multiple complex studies of different therapeutic areas and phases and report findings to management and research team. (30%)
  • Assist the Quality Program Manager in regard to specific departmental activities with the goal of maximizing efficiency of management control systems, programs, policies, work methods and procedures. Establish and implement process improvement projects. (20%)
  • Ensures that clinical trials are initiated, documented and reported in compliance with internal SOPs, GCP guidelines, sponsor guidelines and current applicable regulatory regulations. (20%)
  • Create and maintain an education and training program for the Clinical Trial Unit. (10%)
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Qualifications:
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of either clinical research experience or quality assurance experience or combination of both (Required)
  • Master's Degree (Preferred) and
Work Experience
  • 5+ years of either quality assurance or quality control experience or clinical research experience or combination of both; (Required) and
  • 3+ years of clinical research management experience including sound knowledge of US regulatory requirements for clinical research including FDA, ICH/GCP (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Outstanding organizational skills, oral and written communication skills and strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as an effective team leader. (Required proficiency)
  • Sound knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines. (Required proficiency)
  • Detail-oriented person with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks and manage time effectively. (Required proficiency)
  • Medical terminology comprehension. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to self-monitor progress and complete assigned tasks independently. (Required proficiency)
  • Good judgment, initiative and problem solving skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to follow through and consistently demonstrate primary job responsibilities are current. (Required proficiency)
  • Excellent computer skills with working knowledge / proficiency in a variety of software environments (ie Excel, Access, Word, database applications) and ability to learn document management systems (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
  • Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) (Preferred) and
  • ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP) (Preferred)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Occasionally
  • Walking Occasionally
  • Sitting Constantly
  • Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
  • Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
  • Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
  • Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
  • Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
  • Balancing Rarely
  • Stooping Rarely
  • Kneeling Rarely
  • Crouching Rarely
  • Crawling Rarely
  • Reaching Rarely
  • Handling Occasionally
  • Grasping Occasionally
  • Feeling Rarely
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Frequently
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
  • 10%

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