JOB SUMMARY:

The Protocol Administrative Coordinator (PAC) will join the Clinical Research Central Office (CRCO) at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) to work on cancer clinical research within one or more Disease-Oriented Teams. Under the direction of a Clinical Research Pod Manager, the incumbent will maintain knowledge of clinical research principles and specific study guidelines in order to effectively serve as project manager of clinical trial activation, maintenance and closure.
The incumbent must have superior oral and written communication skills as they interface with investigators, clinical research staff, study sponsors, and other collaborators to identify, collect and disseminate patient and protocol information. Strong project management, organizational and critical thinking skills are required for success in the complex, fast-paced, highly regulated, and continually changing oncology clinical research environment. The incumbent must be able to handle multiple competing projects simultaneously while working independently using initiative and good judgment.

EDUCATION:

Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred focus in biological or health sciences, health care, business or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in clinical research strongly preferred
• Medical terminology proficiency and/or experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Project management experience preferred

Serves as project coordinator of administrative clinical trial activities (activation, maintenance, and closure processes) Serves as a liaison among the Principal Investigator/research team, clinical research coordinators, study sponsors, and other collaborators to administer protocols, ensuring goals and objectives are met according to set timelines. Activity may be limited to local site trial management. May assist with management of external sites participating in trials.

• 45% Collaborates with investigators, research staff, study sponsors, and other collaborators to rapidly move clinical trial research protocols through the activation process. May assist with coordination of and communication related to new clinical trial opportunities
• 35% Interfaces with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and collaborators to maintain clinical trials, including reviewing, evaluating, and implementing protocol amendments, ensuring timelines and milestones are met; assists with, or is responsible for proper study close-out procedures and communication to ensure proper trial management
• 10% Schedules, coordinates, and prepares for sponsor site visits, ensuring that all study records are available, complete, and accurate for sponsor review
• 10% Coordinates and assists with development of study protocols and associated documents, both during initial development and when changes are required. May contribute to the development of protocol Case Report Forms