Clinical Research Specialist II

Clinical Research Specialist II – Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC)

Requisition # 8229

Job Description:

Under the leadership of Michael Farkouh, MD, MSc, Vice Dean for Research and Clinical Trials, the Academic Clinical Research Office (ACRO) supports the Cedars-Sinai clinical research community. ACRO is dedicated to developing a comprehensive approach to conducting clinical research, including clinical trials, and offering support and resources to help Cedars-Sinai investigators and study teams succeed.

Within ACRO, the Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) offers infrastructure and expertise for investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and collaborative, multi-site clinical research. The CCC Clinical Research Specialist II will serve in a cross-functional role and interface with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate all aspects of assigned investigator-initiated and multi-site projects.

The Clinical Research Specialist II provides clinical research expertise by participating in the design and implementation of research projects as needed. Responsible for specific and assigned aspects of research infrastructure development, coordinates projects, and communicates status and improvement areas to leadership. May implement and coordinate department-wide initiatives such as research quality management or clinical trial recruitment efforts. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides research writing activities such as developing scientific documents for abstracts, publications, presentations, funding applications, and study protocols.
• Serves as an internal advisor for specific departmental activities.
• Provides guidance regarding project planning, project logistics, and project implementation.
• Provides clinical research expertise by participating in the design and implementation of research projects as needed by the department or institution.
• Responsible for specific and assigned aspects of research infrastructure development and/or maintenance.
• Coordinates research projects at an institutional or departmental level.
• Communicates project status and improvement areas with leadership in a timely manner.
• Projects may include, but are not limited to investigator-initiated protocol development including protocol writing, case report form development, budget development, and coordination of departmental research committees.
• May implement and coordinate department-wide initiatives such as research quality management or clinical trial recruitment efforts.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
• Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Participates in required training and education programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years of experience in clinical research, regulatory, or data coordination required.
• Experience with investigator-initiated and/or multisite research preferred.
• ACRP/ SOCRA (or equivalent) certification preferred.

Req ID : 8229

Working Title : Clinical Research Specialist II – Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC)

Department : Enterprise Research Admin

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Academic / Research

Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial

Overtime Status : EXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $37.66 - $64.02