Clinical Research Supervisor

Job Summary

Involves the development of and ensure compliance with clinical study protocols that involve human subjects. Oversees and resolves operational aspects of clinical studies or trials in conjunction with project teams and in accordance with standard operating procedures and good clinical practice and regulations. #CA-SB

• Clinical Trial Professional Certification from a professional society (e.g., SOCRA/ACRP)
• BA/BS or equivalent years of relevant experience in an academic and/or research environment
• At least 5 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in clinical research
• Display organizational skills and attention to detail so that large volumes of records can be accurately maintained, and workload priorities can be determined in an appropriate way to accomplish a task or goal.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Thorough knowledge of basic anatomy, medical terminology and ability to interpret physician’s notes, medical records, laboratory and scan results.
• Display writing skills including ability to compose reports and correspondence while utilizing correct grammar, spelling and punctuation as well as clearly documenting research data onto forms.
• Possess mathematical abilities to perform calculations involving basic accounting, body surface area (BSA) calculation and drug dosage calculations.
• Ability to work independently, meeting the scope of the program with minimal supervision and with frequent changes in priorities and deadlines.
• Organizational skills in setting priorities, following through on assigned tasks and adhering to deadlines in a timely manner. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member in a diverse workforce.
• Required to work occasional overtime as work demands.
• Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to act and interact on sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Extensive knowledge of FDA/GCP/NIH guidelines; IRB policies and procedures
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of oncology and disease processes as applied to clinical research
• Must have excellent communication, organizational and human relation skills. Requires excellent decision-making and judgment capabilities.
• Administrative skills and ability to independently exercise judgment, initiative and resourcefulness in making decisions.
• Analytical skills to evaluate information, practices and procedures, formulate logical and objective conclusions and make recommendations for effective solutions.
• Demonstrate oral communication and interpersonal skills to effectively correspond with the public, healthcare executives, co-workers, physicians, patients, caregivers, clinic staff and other health care professionals.

• Experience at an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or community cancer center
• Experience supervising or serving in leadership roles in cancer clinical research.
• Extensive experience with various types of human subject clinical trials i.e., National Group, Industrial, and Investigator-authored
• Experience with clinical trial management systems, preferably On Core

• 45% - Operational Leadership
• 40% - Supervision and Training
• 10% - Quality Assurance and Oversight
• 5% - Other

The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCDCCC) is a campus-wide multidisciplinary matrix organization with the goal of promoting and enhancing cancer-relevant research and patient care at UC Davis. The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is UCDCCC's centralized office for clinical research operations. The OCR supports the entire lifecycle of cancer-related clinical research protocols. This includes support for development and implementation of clinical trials, quality control of clinical research operations, and training and education services.

The Clinical Research Supervisor (CRS) reports to the Executive Director, Office of Clinical Research (OCR) for all clinical research matters fulfilling the mission of UCDCCC.

The Clinical Research Supervisor (CRS) oversees the day-to-day management of a…