Sr Clinical Research Associate

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The Sr Clinical Research Associate is responsible for performing data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research. Develops, maintains, and/or monitors case report forms. Ensures compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s). Provides data and reports to the collaborating research organization or study sponsor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support project management (lead/monitor planning and delivery) for institutional as well as St. Jude sponsored, multi-center trials, including regulatory, financial, and administrative aspects of the study.

• Act as site study coordinator for complex, large multi-site and/or multidisciplinary clinical trials.

• Maintain and share essential study documents (e.g., investigator files, case report forms) as required.

• Assist with protocol submissions (internally sponsored and/or externally sponsored) for review by federal or institutional committees (e.g., CPSRMC and IRB) as applicable.

• Assist in the development of ongoing review of departmental/divisional standard operating procedures. and ensure compliance in execution of assigned tasks.

• Oversee quality of data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research of study team members.

• (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities).

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.

  • Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 4+ years of experience in carrying out research preferably in healthcare settings.

  • Experience Exception: Master's degree and 2+ years of experience.

• Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.

• Experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.

• Proven performance in earlier role.

• Experience with study start up preferred.

• Experience with regulatory processes during study start up preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Sr Clinical Research Associate.

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