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Primary Purpose:

Supports collaborative and innovative clinical research efforts as manager of NSU's Office of Clinical Research.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating.

2. Encourages and coordinates research activities between departments, and collaborative research activities between colleges.

3.Solicits industry-sponsored trials through contacts and professional organizations.

4. Reviews clinical trial agreements prior to legal review and execution to ensure provisions for subject injury, costs, and payments are consistent with informed consent documents.

5. Participates in preparation and management of research budgets and monetary disbursements.

6. Assists principal investigator and other team members in the development of project plans and processes.

7. Monitors study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.

8. Participates in the development of study protocols including guidelines for administration or data collection procedures.

9. Reviews proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, and potential subject risks.

10. Identifies protocol problems, informs investigators of problems, or assists in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.

11. Prepares for or participates in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

12. Maintains contact with sponsors to schedule and coordinate site visits or to answer questions about issues such as incomplete data.

13. Instructs research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.

14. Confers with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.

15. Collaborates with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.

16. Reviews scientific literature, participates in continuing education activities, or attends conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.

17. Completes special projects as assigned.

18. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).

2. Clinical Research Associate (CRA).

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.