Clinical Research Coordinator 4

The Department of Pediatrics in the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine is seeking candidates for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Team Lead, licensed or non-licensed, at the experience level of a CRC 4. The Department’s research mission is comprehensive and includes an expansive clinical research portfolio that spans its thirteen divisions.

The CRC will support clinical research efforts for the Department of Pediatrics as well as serve as a leader for a dynamic research team. The individual will be responsible for assisting the Department faculty in conducting National Institute of Health (NIH), industry sponsored clinical trials, and/or investigator-initiated trials. In this role, the CRC will work closely with the clinical team including faculty, advanced practice providers, and staff. The focus of clinical research activities will vary based on the clinical trial portfolio and include patient facing activities, compliance management and clinical research administrative responsibilities.

A Clinical Research Coordinator 4 will have an understanding of the clinical research process and regulations, both federal and local, governing the conduct of clinical research. They will be able to manage multiple complex clinical trials simultaneously in accordance with current regulatory requirements and maintain study documentation in a manner that is audit ready. The team lead will also oversee staff management, development, and evaluation for their group. They will participate in developing clinical research policies and procedure and work closely with the rest of the CRC team within the Department of Pediatrics.

For more information on the mission of the UVA Department of Pediatrics and the UVA Children’s Hospital, please visit: .

The successful candidate will be expected to:
Provide guidance and assistance to Principle Investigators for grant submissions, budget management and research compliance oversight to ensure full compliance with local, state and federal policies and procedures.
Assist Principal Investigator in developing clinical trial protocols and preparing and submitting the required documentation to the Institutional Review Board, the University, federal regulators n industry or government sponsor.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of clinical trial conduct for multiple ongoing clinical trials of any level of complexity.
Participate in planning and analysis of research portfolios, in conjunction with department management and Principal Investigators.
Oversee the financial management of multiple clinical research projects, including budget development, billing reconciliation, and quarterly review of all Principal Investigator accounts.
Manage a team of Clinical Research Coordinators and/or laboratory or research support staff, with responsibilities that include hiring, scheduling, workload management, compensation, rewards, professional development, and performance management.
Coordinate clinical research education, training and/or orientation for new Faculty, Fellows, Residents or medical students.
Develop administrative and financial recommendations for department management and Principal Investigators for research portfolio review.
Compile data and documents during internal and external audits and is ultimately responsible for quality of submissions.
Participate in at least 1 research-related working group at the institutional level, or lead a process improvement initiative at a department or division level.
Conduct research data analysis and literature searches. Co-author scientific papers, publications or presentations
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Clinical Research Coordinator 4, Non-Licensed
Education: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and/or certifications.
Experience: At least seven years of clinical research experience demonstrating progressive levels of responsibility and complexity of work. Master’s or other advanced degree may substitute for one year of clinical research experience.
Licensure: Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is required within one year of hire.

Clinical Research Coordinator 4, Licensed
Education: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and or certifications. Nursing Diploma may substitute for Degree for Licensed Registered Nurse.
Experience: At least seven years of clinical research experience demonstrating progressive levels of responsibility and complexity of work. Master’s or other advanced degree may substitute for one year of clinical research experience.
Licensure: Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is required within one year of hire. Licensed to Practice in Clinical Profession such as (but not limited to): Registered Nurse, Athletic Training, Pharmacology, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy or Registered Respiratory Therapy.

For additional information about the position, please contact Alex Torres , at

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0054353 .

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R0054353 .

Complete an application online with the following documents:
CV
Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and embarkcva.com .

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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