Assistant Research Manager (Peoria)

Arizona Liver Health•Peoria, AZ

17h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment. Arizona Liver Health is looking for exceptional candidates to fill the Assistant Research Manager role. Qualified candidates will possess great team leadership abilities and a passion for continuing to grow their skillset in clinical research.

Requirements

At least three (3) years of experience in a lead CRC role or a CRC III role or equivalent in either phase 1 or phase 2-3 research
A thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, principles of GCP and biomedical research ethics.
Strong Interpersonal and communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
Able to interact effectively with professional, administrative staff, sponsor and regulatory representatives, patients, potential subjects and referral sources. Can communicate clearly and effectively.
Strong organization, time-management, and leadership skills
Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude
Ability to provide all employees and research subjects with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating professional decorum.
Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements is required. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within particular field. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work under immediate supervision of the Site Research Manager.
Proven ability to perform all job functions as listed job descriptions for Research Phlebotomist, CRC I-III, and Research Pharmacy Tech.
High School Diploma or GED required
Associates, undergraduate, graduate degree or equivalent
Five (5) years of work experience or graduate training preferably in clinical setting
Study-specific training
Experience and training in the conduct of clinical research (specific experience and/or training in clinical research, including IRB submissions, reporting and source documentation and trial management)
Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship, work visa, and/or visa transfer is not provided
Our company requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all current and future employees. Exemptions can be requested for those with a reasonable health or a religious/sincerely-held belief accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or sub-investigator, manage the conduct of clinical research activities.
Responsible for coordinating and implementing assigned protocols in compliance with FDA CFR, GCP and company SOPs.
Collects and records clinical research data, assists in patient assessments, scheduling, maintaining study files, study supplies and study medication accountability.
CRC responsibilities as listed in the Job Description along with the following:
The day-to-day operations of the research program
Approve flexing of time worked in the absence of the Site Research Manager
Assist in the managing of the site research staff as directed by the Site Research Manager
Train/retrain new research staff in addition to executing regular retrainings with current staff to maintain compliance and productivity
Along with the Site Research Manager, review weekly screening and clinic volume to meet and/or exceed goals
Regulatory and /or Quality Assurance/Quality Control duties at site as needed
Daily Research Operations
Assist in the managing of CRC 2, 3, research phlebotomist in the absence of the Site Research Manager
Report any daily issues/concerns, work quality issues to the Site Research Manager
Provides support to the site manager and clinical staff to ensure high quality, high volume and efficient productivity.
Help plan site specific team building activities
Report to direct manager on status of daily clinical research operations
Maintain effective, and positive, working relationships with patients, sponsors, providers and employees.
Troubleshoot and resolve clinic, protocol, and SOP issues and advise CRCs
Changes to SOPs and clinic process to be discussed with Chief Medical Officer and direct manager
Assist ad fill in for CRCs (level 1-3) with assigned tasks as necessary
Allocate work in cooperation with the Site Research Manager
Conduct timely evaluations and monthly one-on-one meetings (at minimum) for assigned direct reports (if any)
Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental standards
Assist in conducting regularly scheduled meetings with the research personnel at the site as needed and take proper meeting notes with action items
Attend and present at scheduled meetings with research staff, direct manager, and Chief Medical Director of Research
Assist with projects and tasks as assigned and direct in the absence of the Site Research Manager
Provide assistance with study protocol adherence as necessary
Ensure site staff completes assigned tasks