University of Michigan · 2 weeks ago
CRC - Project Manager underfill CRC Lead, CRC Senior
The University of Michigan is a leading academic health system, and they are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to manage multiple clinical research studies. This role involves overseeing project management and ensuring compliance with research protocols while mentoring a team of clinical research professionals.
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Responsibilities
Set-up unit wide systems or policies and manage a team of clinical research professionals (or portfolios) in all 8 competency domains is expected:
1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork
DUTIES as a COORDINATING CENTER
Project Administration (Project Timelines, Project Meetings)
Regulatory (Central IRB, Trial Master File)
Data Oversight (e.g. site monitoring, auditing, etc.)
Demonstrates ability to create and manage the logistics for a new clinical research trial
Knowledge of the roles and responsibility of the various stakeholders in clinical research
Creates protocols for specimen collection, processing, shipping, etc., and implements procedures to maintain accuracy and efficiency
DUTIES as a PERFORMANCE SITE
Clinical Coordinator Responsibilities
Proficient in study implementation
Data Coordinator Responsibilities (e.g. data abstraction, data entry, etc.)
Regulatory Coordinator Responsibilities
Applies critical thinking and creative problem solving skills in the development of new processes, procedures, tools, and training to enhance clinical research activities
Demonstrates the ability to evaluate a monitoring plan against protocol and relates the plan to study team members
Manage workloads and resources/procurement
ADMINISTRTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Run staff meetings
Mentorship of clinical research professionals
Functional supervision
Knowledge of the principles and practices of leadership, management, and mentorship, and how to apply them within the working environment
TRAINING
All training requirements of the previous level
Specialty training or expertise is achieved at this level
Completes Michigan Medicine training for Managing Successfully and Leading Successfully
Attends and participates in all training assigned to this level
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Masters Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary
Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc. within six months of date of hire
Minimum 6 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary
Bachelors Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary
Minimum 5 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary
Preferred
Project Management certification
9+ years of direct related experience
Masters degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and related experience is desirable
9+ years of direct related experience
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
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