STARTUP Facilitator - 60377-1A

Updated: Dec 8, 2023
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: UCI Ctr for Clinical Research

Position Summary:

The UCI Center for Clinical Research was built on the belief that running clinical trials should be a seamless experience. We work across the UCI enterprise to offer patients, investigators, and industry partners the quick and effortless support they need to participate in and run successful clinical trials. The Study Startup (SSU) Facilitator assumes the role of facilitating and overseeing all SSU activities in collaboration with other clinical research professionals to ensure successful and timely execution of study startup activities. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Applies professional concepts to conduct analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research and procedural issues • Coordinate study start-up activities and timelines with internal and external stakeholders • Provide effective project management support to ensure the movement of studies through clinical research activation • Communicate with faculty, staff, external sponsors, contract research organizations, and vendors to coordinate study tasks and deliverables • Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations • Expected to master and handle the execution of routine tasks associated with the study activation process, emails, and become proficient at using all systems used in the activation process internally and various external websites • Required to maintain and update study activation-specific reports. Evaluated study documents submitted to begin process and amended documents • Serves to safeguard institutional revenues from potential penalties associated with inconsistent research practices (e.g., incomplete charge capture) and billing non-compliance • Provide focused outreach to faculty and staff to coordinate the production of study tasks across multiple ancillary departments affiliated with clinical research to secure adequate funding sources for services rendered in protocols

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

$26.92 - $46.36 (Hourly Rate)

Required:

1-2 years in clinical research operations, with a focus on study start-up activities. Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

1-2 years in clinical research operations, with a focus on study start-up activities. Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of OnCore and Kuali Research. Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.