We currently are conducting a study CONNECT, which includes an intervention to promote smoking cessation among English, Spanish and Chinese speaking individuals undergoing lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomographic scans. The intervention includes an interactive Video Doctor, text messages and proactive outreach and referral to evidence-based smoking cessation resources.
The Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) on a research project to encourage smoking cessation among smokers undergoing LDCT. The incumbent will be the key point of contact of all study related activities and will independently coordinate study implementation. Duties will include: working closely with the principal investigator and the study team to develop the intervention, maintaining close communication with the Video Doctor development team, overseeing the process of research participant recruitments and recruiting participants, administering the intervention and follow-up telephone counseling, reviewing and analyzing the outcome of participants’ screening process; managing the data collected by the participants, leading project interns or other CRCs in conducting in person and telephone patient interviews, ensuring correct implementation of all study protocols; basic technical assistance of study iPad and printer and assisting with ongoing subject retention.
The Sr. CRC will contribute 100% time to the project and will be directly supervised by the PI. In addition to overseeing the use of computerized educational programs in waiting rooms, he/she will facilitate participants going through the program at home virtually, he/she will be the project coordinator for daily project related activities, such as meeting arrangements and mailings. The incumbent will conduct some basic data analyses and is expected to provide interpretation of results. He/she will be expected to utilize REDCap, a web- based data capture system, to develop data capture forms, reports, and surveys in a HIPAA compliant environment. Duties in REDCap may include minor programming using the Online Designer to modify the project design. This position will assist with other activities such as, but not limited to, the following: preparations of grants and databases; preparation and formatting of reports and IRB applications and manuscripts; creation and management of Endnote files or Zotero; literature searches/pulling articles; and performing other research related activities as needed.
The Sr. CRC will take the lead in training student interns or other CRCs who may participate and support physician participants and clinic staff regarding study procedures.
This individual must be bilingual in Spanish or Chinese, well-organized, comfortable working independently, able to develop excellent rapport with study participants, and have experience with interacting with participants in clinical research studies.
Sr. CRC’s independently coordinate and are accountable for the overall administration of one or more clinical studies, typically requiring advanced-level knowledge and skills. They may provide leadership to lower-level clinical research coordinators and/or other support personnel.
The position is responsible for, and critically important to the overall operational management of clinical research activities. It has direct responsibility for implementing a diverse portfolio of research activities for one or more studies which may include multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical trials, and/or programmatic clinical research activities, such as a clinical database and biorepository. Positions at this level may perform expert and efficient integration of multiple complex programmatic activities, applying a sophisticated medical knowledge base, substantial leadership skills, effectively working with a variety of people and organizations at UCSF (clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, Committee on Human Research, human resources, contracts and grants) and elsewhere (industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH), exhibiting an in-depth knowledge of specific programs.
Reporting to a Principal Investigator (PI) or Director, the incumbent may have central responsibility for ensuring CHR approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of multicenter clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts; exercise strong administration and management leadership of clinical research, strong research coordination, and may lead experienced personnel to ensure optimal systems for efficiency, compliance, safety, financial oversight, and contractual expertise in negotiations and execution, as well as create and implement quality improvement processes. This is a position of leadership whose main purpose is to ensure that clinical research commitments are met and that the programs maintain a reputation for excellence in all activities.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $41.72 - $67.10 (Hourly Rate).
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM) here at UCSF, with more than 600 full-time faculty. The mission of the Department includes research, teaching, patient care, and public service. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four locations (Mission Bay, Parnassus Heights, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, and the Zuckerberg San Francisco General) and approximately 38 divisions. UCSF DOM has consistently ranked among the top four departments of medicine in the country. Authority and accountability of the Department rests with the Department Chair (leads Parnassus Heights site) and directs the Vice Chairs/Chiefs at the SFVAHCS and ZSFG.
The Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is one of the divisions within DOM and SOM. DGIM, one of the larger Divisions in DOM, is home to a spectacular group of faculty, learners, and staff committed to outstanding patient care, research, and education. DGIM is a national leader in clinical care, education, and research, and our mission is to provide high quality and accessible clinical care, train the future leaders of primary care, and to conduct cutting-edge research in wide variety of disciplines, including the aspects of health outcomes related to socioeconomic and ethnic factors. DGIM has more than 75 faculty, almost 45 MSPs/VCPs/post-doctoral trainees, over 70 learners, and 150+ staff (both Campus and Health) and we serve more than 25,000 diverse patients, with expenditures over $33M.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Bilingual in English and either Spanish or Chinese
• Demonstrated ability to develop recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research protocols,.
• Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the trials, knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.
• Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex and non-routine issues requiring innovative solutions.
• Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment.
• Ability a to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
• Significant project and clinical trial management experience or progressively responsible experience in a related position including regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
• Experience using database software, such as MS Access or FileMaker Pro.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.
• Experience in risk management regarding study subjects, federal and non-federal sponsors and regulating bodies.
• Experience with grant application procedures, personnel documentation, contract generation and subcontracting, preferably at UCSF.
• Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals

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