Clinical Trials Research Assistant - Pediatric Neurology

To manage and support clinical trial regulatory activities for the Pediatric Department, Clinical Research Services. Act as back\-up study coordinator for studies as appropriate.

This is a specified term position.

Duties to include:

• Take primary responsibility in collaboration with study lead coordinator to complete regulatory activities to open new clinical trials.
• Serve as a resource and support to study coordinators for regulatory activities required to maintain and close clinical trials.
• Coordinate specific aspects of external review and internal processes. Specifically, oversee the preparation and submission of the appropriate Human Subjects Review forms and application materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB\-01\), and central IRB entities. Collaborate with study\-specific coordinator to prepare consent forms for research protocols and local and central IRB submissions.
• Prepare and submit application forms and serve as liaison to the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, the Medical Radiation Protection Committee, the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee, Joint Office of Compliance, Nursing Research Committee, Pathology Committee, and other review committees as necessary.
• Support the primary study coordinator(s) as needed on additional regulatory tasks (such as annual reviews, modifications, Adverse Events, Safety Reports and other reportable events to IRB).
• Coordinate the regulatory process and document preparation used in the implementation of clinical trials.
• Serve as liaison to clinicians, research investigators, data managers, nursing services staff, pharmacists and medical personnel to ensure sufficient cooperation among participating stakeholders for each clinical research study. Assist in the execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies. Provide input into descriptions of research procedures.
• Coordinate specific aspects of external review and align with internal processes. Manage and organize regulatory documentation from sites and regulatory authorities. Prepare regulatory submissions and assist with on\-site audits when needed.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory guidelines and ensure proper maintenance of documents. Work with primary coordinator to develop regulatory files and binders, assist as requested in maintenance.
• Assist primary study coordinator(s) with monitoring and auditing issues that relate to regulatory activities, when needed.
• Enter data for the evaluation of clinical research metrics through our OnCore database as it relates to the initial regulatory review and submission process.
• Assist study staff with compliance of policies and procedures as they relate to regulatory activities.
• Prepare and deliver basic content that enhances knowledge of and compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.
• Attend all appropriate meetings as assigned: this will include but is not limited to with internal and external groups to provide reporting of study updates, educational and training meetings, meetings with team leads and supervisors, and meetings with sponsors or CROs.
• Assist in general coordinator activities as required as a back\-up coordinator. These might include study\-specific training, assist with preparing for and completing subject visits, data entry, and other study specific tasks as appropriate.

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in computer software applications including spreadsheet and database experience
• Experience in coordinating multiple projects and various functions independently
• Prior experience with Institutional Review Board application materials and processing
• Knowledge of regulations that apply to human research
• Proven ability to utilize medical terminology

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a research facility with protocols or management of clinical data, i.e., laboratory values, toxicity levels
• 1\-3 years administrative and/or program management experience
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self\-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.