Clinical Research Coordinator

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Breast Oncology program has a multi-disciplinary team that works closely with patients, providing the resources and close cooperation of many specialists with deep expertise in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Our physician-scientists are also researching and developing new and effective treatments for breast cancer, including clinical trials. The Breast Oncology program is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator with an interest in women’s health to have oversight over multiple clinical research projects and support our growing program. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will independently, or with general direction, execute, manage, and coordinate clinical research protocols, as directed by the Clinical Research Manager, Principal Investigator (PI), and/or the Research Personnel Director for the Breast Oncology program. The CRC will coordinate the administrative, data, and patient scheduling operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols and regulatory policies. The CRC will assist in the care of early and late-stage breast cancer patients while they participate in phase1b - phase 3 clinical trials. In the role, the CRC will attend clinic appointments, follow test results, and assist in ordering appropriate study-related procedures/tests. The CRC will have the opportunity to learn certain aspects of oncology including but not limited to prevention, early detection, treatment/ medication management, and end of life care for breast cancer patients. Incumbent’s duties may include, but will not be limited to, supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies. This involves coordinating study required procedures and treatments for study patients; managing and updating databases to insure data integrity; acting as intermediary between sponsors, research staff, and various UCSF departments; assuring compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; assisting Clinical Research Manager, Associate Director of Clinical Research Program, and/or PI with research tasks; maintaining relevant regulatory documents in partnership with the Regulatory department; reporting study progress to investigators; participating in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and performing other duties as assigned. Department Overview: The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is one of only two cancer centers in the Bay Area to receive the prestigious designation of “comprehensive” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The HDFCCC integrates the work of researchers and clinicians dedicated to four fundamental pursuits: laboratory research into the causes of cancer progression; clinical research to translate new knowledge into viable treatments; compassionate, state-of-the-art patient care; and population research that can lead to improvements in prevention, early detection, and quality-of-life for those living with cancer. The twin pillars of precision medicine and precision population health guide research and treatment at HDFCCC.

Requirements

Interest in women’s health.
Ability to have oversight over multiple clinical research projects.
Ability to support a growing program.

Responsibilities

Execute, manage, and coordinate clinical research protocols.
Coordinate administrative, data, and patient scheduling operations of concurrent clinical research studies.
Assist in the care of early and late-stage breast cancer patients participating in clinical trials.
Attend clinic appointments, follow test results, and assist in ordering study-related procedures/tests.
Support the management and coordination of single or multiple clinical research studies.
Coordinate study-required procedures and treatments for study patients.
Manage and update databases to ensure data integrity.
Act as an intermediary between sponsors, research staff, and various UCSF departments.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies.
Assist with research tasks.
Maintain relevant regulatory documents in partnership with the Regulatory department.
Report study progress to investigators.
Participate in internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.