Clinical Research Coordinator III - Cancer Clinical Trials

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Cedars-Sinai Cancer is committed to pursuing pioneering research into disease mechanism, diagnostic innovations and new technologies and resources. Through our historic achievements, growing research enterprise, and serving one of the most diverse regions in the world, our physicians and scientists are uniquely positioned to guide the next generation of progress against the disease.

Join our team and use your expertise with an organization known nationally for excellence in cancer research!

The Clinical Research Coordinator II works independently providing study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. Responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. Presents information at regular research staff meetings. May plan and coordinate strategies for increasing patient enrollment, improving efficiency, training of personnel, or identifying new research opportunities. 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:

• Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.
• Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
• In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
• Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
• Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
• Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• May perform other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
• 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.
• May coordinate training and education of other personnel.
• May participate in centralized activities such as auditing, Standard Operating Procedure development, etc.
• May plan and coordinate strategies for increasing patient enrollment, and/or improving clinical research efficiency.
• May identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
• May identify new research opportunities and present to investigators
• Participates in required training and education programs.
  
  Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • 4 years Clinical research related experience required.
    Preferred:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Sociology or related degree preferred.
    • Certification In Clinical Research: SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred
      
      Working Title: Clinical Research Coordinator III - Cancer Clinical Trials
      Department: SOCCI Clinical Research Office
      Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
      Job Category: Academic/Research
      Job Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical Trials
      Position Type: Full-time
      Shift Length: 8 hour shift
      Shift Type: Day
      Base Pay:$71,300.00 - $121,000.00
      

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