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Description
The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 54 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.
MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.
The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center administers many clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators.
Under general supervision of the Regulatory Affairs Manager, the Clinical Trials Regulatory Coordinator II is responsible for the development and maintenance of regulatory documents pertaining to the clinical trials conducted by investigators at the Cancer Center. Key to thisrole is the preparation of clinical trial protocols and related regulatory documents for submission to the UCSD Human Research Protections Program (UCSD's Institutional Review Board or IRB) in order to obtain its approval for the clinical trials to proceed. The Regulatory Coordinator II will act as a resource to investigators and staff for interpretation and execution of complex clinical research regulations, policies & procedures concerning theconduct of clinical trials, including those of the FDA, HHS, UCSD IRB, and the CTO. This position requires regular interaction with a variety of internal and external contacts including Cancer Center investigators and staff, UCSD IRB staff, study sponsors and/or their representatives. Other duties assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.
Strong knowledge of investigational protocols (data management, query resolution, protocoldesign and protocol implementation).
Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research. Strong knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation. Knowledge of National Institute of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Office of IRB Administration (OIA), IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Experience in providing work direction and assisting supervisor in maintaining an efficient medical research team.
Demonstrated experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment such as a CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital.
Experience working with FDA policies regulating clinical trials.
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software(Microsoft Office, Velos) and internet browser applications. Experience in conducting searches on the internet.
Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to adjusting needs of the center. Ability to be resourceful and to understand the overall nature of work/responsibilities to establish useful resources and University contacts.
Ability to discern items that can be handled independently and those which require attention of supervisor, including ability to quickly determine subject matter of material and necessary action to be taken in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.
Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
Excellent ability to organize/prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines in an environment with multiple interruptions and changing priorities. Meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Skill at negotiating with various personalities and developing internal and external network of contacts.
Demonstrated administrative experience, skill to coordinate complex activities and to useindependent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a social science or basic science such as Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
Possess a Clinical Research Coordinator Certificate (SoCRA or ACRP) or Regulatory AffairsCertification (RAPS).
Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Korean,Vietnamese, Mandarin or Cantonese.
Experience with cancer-related research.
Knowledge with various types of human subject clinical trials i.e., National Group, Industrial, and Investigator-authored.
Experience with clinical trial management systems and eRegulatory systems.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $72,621 - $116,761 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $34.78 - $55.92
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!
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