Research Associate - Start Up

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate - Start Up will oversee the submission, review, and approval process of clinical trial protocols to the clinical trial office. This role involves providing formative feedback and support to Departments to ensure accurate, complete, and timely submissions. This role will also provide support throughout the various trial activation stages within the clinical trials office.
Please note that this position is in-office three days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field or equivalent experience required
• Experience in clinical trial or a research related field preferred
• Strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence
• Strong organizational and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel, access, or equivalent data and reporting systems ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical trial or a research related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Review clinical trial submissions and collaborate with Departments on completion and accurate submissions.
• Coordinate timely processing and compliant filing of clinical trial office documents, including regulatory documents.
• Assist clinical trial office team in weekly reporting and study status meetings with Departments and ensure study team compliance and completeness of pre-award processes.
• Assist in coordinating submission and notifications of clinical trials office processes and 3rd party vendor partners.
• Communicate study progress, critical updates, barriers or issues, modifications/amendment statuses, and any other important information to department and other stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees