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Job Responsibility:
Responsible for the coordination and oversight of regulatory requirements of clinical research protocols
Develops increased learned skills, flexibility in performing duties, and assumes responsibility for a portfolio of clinical research protocols under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior leaders
Prepares all regulatory documentation, document filing, tracking, and maintenance
Maintains all logs, including OnCore, according to University of Rochester (UR) and department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Collects all regulatory documents required to submit to the DWG and PRMC and collates essential regulatory documents within Complion
Prepares/drafts ICF and insert institutional language, ensuring language is consistent with protocol
Enters and loads all required documents to OnCore and Complion
Coordinates and validates the delegation log with the applicable DWG clinical research staff
Prepares and tracks submission to Institutional Review Board (IRB) (CIRB, RSRB, Commercial IRB), FDA, ClinicalTrials.gov, etc
Maintains regulatory records and necessary correspondence records
Submits IRB approval letters and approved consent forms to sponsors as required to ensure studies remain active
Prepares all protocol annual reviews, addenda, revisions, memos, safety reports, and consent form revisions for submission to the regulatory committees
Assists with coordinating center functions as they relate to on-site and other site(s) participation in clinical trials and affiliate participation
Prepares, submits, tracks, and responds to all regulatory (FDA and IRB) requirements, including safety and ongoing reporting for other participating site(s)
Prepares and submits progress reports and renewals to the IRB and sponsors
Acts as a liaison with study team, sponsors, and all stakeholders
Liaises with sponsor regarding activation requirements and timelines
Liaises with other required stakeholders and committees, such as HURC, IBC, Cell lab/BMT Nurse Manager, Faculty, DWG, etc
Coordinates official internal activation
Informs study coordinators and physicians when re-consents are required
Liaises with Sponsor regarding maintenance of protocols
Assists Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators with study document management and tracking
Complies with Good Clinical Practice and the Code of Federal Regulations
Keeps current with all federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies and laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines
Keeps current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in therapeutic areas relevant to research studies
Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies
Maintains CITI and Conflict of Interest (COI) certification and renewal as required
Gains knowledge in medical research terminology
Continues to gain proficiency in UR-specific research software needed to manage clinical research protocols
Assumes personal responsibility for keeping up with new developments in the field, related literature, and relevant clinical standards
Assists in helping others in same
Participates in protocol-related training as required
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Fully adheres to applicable safety and/or infection control standards required
Understands and follows data integrity standards and processes required
Ability to effectively manage a higher volume of protocols preferred
Ability to effectively manage moderately complex research protocols/procedures preferred
Possesses a high degree of self-motivation preferred
Recognized ability to function independently preferred
Proficient in managing multiple and competing priorities/demands preferred
Detailed-oriented in record keeping and research documentation preferred
Thorough knowledge of and established track record in assuring GCP, Responsible Conduct of Research standards, applicable safety standards, OSHA guidelines, throughout study implementation preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills preferred
Ability to build collaboration among research team members, laboratory staff, patients and families, clinical services (requires tact, sensitivity, clarity, flexibility, empathy for patients) preferred
Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, internet preferred