Description

Clinical Research Administrator

MED-CORE-CARD

Full Time

75736BR

Job Summary

Applies extensive knowledge of clinical research protocols and processes to design research projects of large scope and high degrees of complexity.

The Clinical Research Administrator for the Division of Cardiology will partner with and report to the Associate Chief for Research. The incumbent will ensure that the Division conducts high-quality, scientifically important, and financially favorable clinical and translational research. There are four major responsibilities for this role. First, to serve as a liaison between the Division and outside entities, including companies / sponsors / funders as well as between the Division and other entities at UCSF (such as Contracts and Grants). Second, to collaborate with the Cardiology Clinical Research Infrastructure Manager Clinical Research Infrastructure to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for clinical research training and ongoing conduct of clinical research. Third, to serve as a resource for faculty on staff conducting original research, including assisting with preparing and writing grant proposals, provide recommendations for delegation and enhancing efficiency among the staff, and working with colleagues at UCSF and outside entities to help organize study activities. Fourth, to lead initiatives (including hiring and managing personnel or establishing collaborations with other units) to establish and maintain a variety of infrastructure for conducting clinical and translational research in the Division. This will involve, in part, actively seeking opportunities for participation in clinical trials that will promote the Division, the faculty PI or that are particularly innovative and scientifically meritorious or that are clearly financially favorable to the Division and aggressively negotiating contracts with industry sponsors. The Administrator will determine the budget for studies and negotiate with industry sponsors for fair compensation. The Administrator will work with the financial analysts to track and report on ongoing revenues and costs to the clinical research enterprise of the division and make recommendations to the research and division leadership to help ensure financial sustainability. The Administrator will work with personnel across UCSF to maintain and grow opportunities for original faculty-initiated research, including serving as a liaison to advocate for space as needed, to make recommendations regarding adequate and efficient staffing needs, and to provide information that may be useful in evaluating staff performance. The Administrator will work with financial analysts and other staff to consistently track, update and report on study budgets and formulate recommendations as needed to help maintain the financial health of the clinical research enterprise at various levels: individual study, PI portfolio, and clinical research infrastructure as a whole for the cost to the Division's various funding resources. The incumbent will assist in transferring research programs of new faculty recruits and starting up new programs for faculty.

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Department Description

The Division of Cardiology is one of the largest clinical, research and training divisions of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at UCSF. Within the Division are sub-specialty sections for: General Cardiology; Adult Congenital Heart Disease; Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and Pulmonary Hypertension; Cardiac Electrophysiology; Cardio-Oncology and Immunology; Critical Care Cardiology; Echocardiography and Cardiac Imaging; Interventional Cardiology; and Preventive Cardiology. The Division runs several clinical practices in multiple sites, conducts basic and clinical research, and educates medical students, residents, clinical fellows and postdoctoral scholars through ACGME as well as non-ACGME training programs. The Division has 77 full-time faculty and has created a robust infrastructure within the section of Clinical Research. The goal is to continue to increase industry-sponsored research and to create a system that will assist a physician within the division to operationalize an investigator-initiated study. The purpose of this position is to carry out the needed tasks as a part of ongoing and future clinical and translational research projects in the Division of Cardiology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and 5+ years of directly related work experience; and / or equivalent experience / training
• Advanced knowledge of clinical research practices and philosophy, and ability to apply knowledge and skills to recommend improvements in methodology. Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Advanced ability to effectively lead one or more projects with competing to meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
• In depth critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution. Creatively addresses complex or new problems
• Advanced communication skills; including verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Clear and concise communicator
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership with other team members. Works well with others to achieve common goals
• Proven ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Advanced knowledge of clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems
• In depth ability to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams. In depth ability to interface, collaborate and influence / persuade other members of an extended study team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work with competing deadlines and numerous personalities with diplomacy and tact
• Experience enrolling patients in multiple industry sponsored multi-center trials
• Experience successfully negotiating contracts with industry sponsors
• Experience writing successful IRB protocols
• Excellent computer skills with all software of Microsoft Office, and graphic programs (Adobe)
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and discretion in sensitive communications with patients and others. Demonstrated ability in handling a variety of confidential information appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Familiarity with cardiovascular research
• Experience directing multi-center clinical trials
• Experience managing contracts and budgets
• RN with clinical experience (clinical experience can include serving as nurse coordinator for research studies)
• Registered Nurse with cardiology experience
• Advanced degree (MPH, Masters or nursing PhD)

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009549 CLIN RSCH ANL 4

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm