What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANAGER-CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION position at UAB Health System?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Manager-Clinical Research Administration.
The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 51 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States and is the only one in Alabama and in the Deep South region. A comprehensive designation also means UAB Medicine patients have access to leading-edge treatments or clinical trials that they may not otherwise have at local community hospitals or smaller cancer centers. For many, an NCI designation can hold the key to survival. On campus and around Birmingham, the O'Neal Cancer Center is a significant part of our economic powerhouse. The O'Neal Cancer Center powers more than 400 scientists and physician-scientists, cares for 20,000 patients annually, and is home to more than 160 employees, plus all the physicians and clinical staff engaged in cancer patient care. The link to our website is: https://www.uab.edu/onealcancercenter/
Please attach a current resume with this application.
General Responsibilities
- To act as a subject matter expert (SME) for faculty and staff regarding administrative duties for industry and sponsored clinical research.
- To serve as a referral resource for the clinical research community at UAB.
- To manage and maintain the study s compliance with institutional requirements.
- To manage division-wide training in ethical conduct of research.
- To manage, assess and determine solutions for operational shortcomings of protocols.
- To provide human resources oversight for subordinate personnel.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for faculty and staff regarding administrative duties for industry and sponsored clinical research.
- Serves as a referral resource for the clinical research community at UAB.
- Manages and maintains the study's compliance with institutional requirements.
- Manages division-wide training in ethical conduct of research.
- Manages, assesses, and determines solutions for operational shortcomings of protocols.
- Manages and determines operational elements needed for the conduct of clinical studies.
- Manages and assists colleagues in identifying efficiencies and improving processes. Provides human resource oversight for subordinate personnel. Trains staff in various work responsibilities.
- Contributes to strategic planning across the institution. Presents on various topics relative to clinical research to convey knowledge as appropriate. Maintains currency in the field through cross-training, continuing education, literature, and seminars in order to implement this knowledge into the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range: $77,640 - $126,170
Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification strongly preferred.
Preferences
- Critical thinking skills.
- Problem-solving skills across a wide variety of clinical studies.
- Expert knowledge of related scientific and clinical terminology.
- Leadership skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Prioritization skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Process improvement and quality skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Clinical Research
Organization: 310008400 Comprehensive Cancer Center
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Salary : $77,640 - $126,170
