Job purpose:
Conduct clinical research and work independently on progressively more complex projects/assignments.
Independently manage significant and key aspects of a large study or all aspects of one or more small research studies.
Core duties:
Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Extract, analyze, and interpret data.
Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned. Lead team meetings and prepare/approve minutes.
Formally supervise, train, and/or mentor new staff or students, as assigned, potentially including hiring, preparing or assisting with the preparation of performance evaluations, and performing related duties, in addition to instruction on project work.
Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions, and respond to requests and questions.
Collaborate with principal investigators and study sponsors, monitor and report serious adverse events, and resolve study queries.
Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes; define best practices.
Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator, identifying standard of care versus study procedures. Track patient and study specific milestones, and invoice sponsors according to study contract.
Ensure regulatory compliance. Regularly inspect study document to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
Work with principal investigator to ensure Investigational New Drug applications are submitted to the FDA when applicable. Ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
Requirements:
Minimum requirements:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Certifications and Licenses:
Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License, if applicable.
Physical requirements :
Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
Ability to drive day or night, if applicable.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Working conditions:
Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
Work standards:
When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and University driving requirements, if applicable.
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Title: Clinical Research Coordinator II
Location Address: 900 Welch Road, Palo Alto
Remote/onsite/hybrid: Onsite
Duration of project (start and end date): 2/7/26 or as soon as HR can set up
Full time or part time: Full Time
Number of hours per week: 40
Shift timing/schedule: Day
Will the resource be working with minors No
How many years of experience are required 2%2B
Will this role extend or possibly convert to a FTE Yes, if this candidate is successful
Top 3 requirements to hire Oncology, onsite clinical coordinator (no pharma, CRO, etc.), treatment Phase I trials
Questions that determine what background check package to run
Is a degree required for this job (this will alert that an education check is needed) Yes
Is driving required for this job (this will alert that a MVR is needed) No