Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC2) to join their expanding clinical research program in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine (PACCM).  This is an opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating and collaborative research environment focused on the care of patients with lung diseases from a variety of causes. The CRC2 will work independently on progressively more complex projects/assignments and management of key aspects of multiple research studies, including industry-sponsored, NIH and PI-initiated clinical trials as well as blood and tissue banking registries.  This CRC2 position will also be involved in the training and oversight of CRCAs and ACRCs in accordance with changes in study workloads and the growing research needs of the division. This position will work under the general direction of PACCM principal investigators and both the Research Nurse Manager and the Clinical Research Manager.

Excellent computer skills are required including MS Word and Excel. The candidate must also demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to take initiative and work as a team player or independently. They must be detail-oriented and have strong problem-solving and organizational skills; must be flexible and cooperative to field and appropriately prioritize requests from supervisor, faculty, and staff, and demonstrate the ability to follow through with projects and manage deadlines well. The candidate should have outstanding interpersonal and verbal skills required for interacting with personnel from multiple departments, communicating with sponsors, and with patients (e.g., including while obtaining informed consent).

Duties include: 

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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience with clinical research projects that include patients with pulmonary disorders. Experience with budgeting and billing tracking for industry-sponsored clinical trials. Experience with multi-center NIH grant projects. Proficiency with utilization of central IRBs. Outstanding written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

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 (REQUIRED):

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 & LICENSES:

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred. May require a valid California Driver’s License.

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.

WORKING STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford 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. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

The expected pay range for this position is $84,856 to $97,021 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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Why Stanford is for You

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Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 4923 Employee Status: Regular Grade: H Requisition ID: 105405 Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible