Clinical Research Supervisor

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

We are looking to hire a Clinical Research Supervisor to help develop, shape and grow the clinical research team. The research program is a fast-paced environment and the successful candidate will be an independent, detail-oriented individual with drive and focus. The candidate will be a proven leader with project management skills and mindset, experience in oncology clinical trials, and have the ability to consistently deliver results on a tight timeline. The candidate will have leadership skills and training experience to provide operational leadership to a group of Clinical Research Coordinators (~ 6-8 direct reports), while monitoring workload and productivity. Under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the Clinical Research Supervisor is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet program goals, along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including recruitment targets, data entry timelines, budget and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to be responsive to Principal Investigators and scientific oversight committees. Experience collaborating with senior leadership and research staff is a plus. The success of the team is dependent on managing performance, maintaining morale, upholding consistency across disease programs in terms of workload and assignment management, as well as maintaining high quality customer service. To achieve service quality, the Clinical Research Coordinator Supervisor will work closely with staff to identify areas in need of training and development, review, and refreshers. The Clinical Research Supervisor’s duties may also include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies (sponsored, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated studies), depending on their size and complexity; act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures; interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation; maintain relevant regulatory documents in partnership with the Regulatory department; report study progress to investigators; participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and perform other duties as assigned. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $86,300 - $130,900 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area.
Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.
2 years of supervisory experience or demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research.
At least 2 years’ experience with industry clinical trials as a CRC.
At least 2 years of experience in project/program coordination, preferably in clinical trials, either at UCSF or at another academic or research institution.
Experience working with sensitive populations, preferably with oncology patients.
Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research.
Working knowledge of clinical or laboratory research, clinical trial recruitment, eligibility, protocol adherence, quality data submission and adverse event reporting.
Knowledgeable in the IRB requirements as well as FDA regulations for human subject safety.
Knowledge of medical/oncology process and terminology; experience and knowledge of IRB policy and procedure; background in science/medicine preferably in hematology/oncology.
NCI/CTEP requirements of clinical trial programs, especially in terms of reporting adverse events.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Adaptable to quickly changing priorities.
Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.
Clear and concise communicator; good verbal and written communication skills; both.
Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, and mentorship.
Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others.
Works well with others to achieve common goals.
Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration.
Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Effectively uses campus' clinical information and documentation application programs.
Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.
Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration
Highly organized and have the ability to prioritize projects to meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Able to sit and work at a computer for up to 8 hours/day; stand/walk for 3-6 hours; bend/stoop for up to 3 hours; reach for up to 3 hours; repetitive use of upper extremities for up to 8 hours; able to lift and/or carry 25 pounds; able to hear alarms, clients and/or instructions.
Ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20 feet.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience and knowledge of medical care and Phase I-III clinical trials, preferably with oncology trials.
Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.

Responsibilities

supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies (sponsored, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated studies), depending on their size and complexity
act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management
manage and report on study results
create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports
coordinate staff work schedules
help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies
oversee study data integrity
implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures
interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation
maintain relevant regulatory documents in partnership with the Regulatory department
report study progress to investigators
participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols
perform other duties as assigned