Clinical Research Coordinator Manager - Wagner Lab

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess Christmas to New Year's Day. Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.

The Clinical Research Coordinator Manager duties include preparing Institutional Review Board IRB and associated regulatory applications, supporting research manuscript development, and assisting with complex research papers. Audits research studies, resolves complex data collection issues, completes data collection and quality control activities, works with study database managers and provide relevant input regarding database development and upgrades, implements protocol-specific study recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversees student workers; leads team meetings. Monitors study budgets and prepares supply orders.

The individual will also conduct research assessments on study participants, and scores relevant participant performance metrics. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and corrects issues with data collection. Works with PI on community research engagement activities.

Job Summary

Manages day-to-day Program responsibilities for staff in research study administration, recruitment, and logistics. Develops and implements operational plans and systems for recruitment, data collection, and meeting project goals and deliverables. Ensures study protocols and quality control procedures are met.

Essential Functions

This position requires travel to UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and patient homes as needed. Under limited supervision, this role requires independent study coordination including screening potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process. The individual in the role will conduct and is responsible for data collection/entry, and compliance with the regulatory process. The individual is encouraged to prepare strategies to improve enrollment/retention. The individual may need to maintain and order supplies as needed. Will assess protocol feasibility and establish protocol-specific recruitment plans.

May be required to train junior staff or students and oversee the work of others as directed. Will be required to communicate effectively with study participants and potential community recruits.

Maintain accurate source documents related to all research procedures. Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice GCP guidelines. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law. Requires the ability to collect patient samples. The job duties outlined above include common job responsibilities for this title and job level. The University reserves the right to assign additional duties not listed here.

Hybrid work options will be available after successful completion of the new hire provisional period.

Physical Effort

Requires sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Must have the ability to travel between locations.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator Manager

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Hiring Range: $59,000 - $78,000

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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