Sr Clinical Research Associate or Sr. Clinical Research Associate - RN

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The Sr Clinical Research Associate or Sr Clinical Research Associate-RN 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.

We are seeking a Sr. Clinical Research Associate or Sr Clinical Research Associate-RN to join our team. The position will be within the Center for Experimental Neurotherapeutics (CENT), a newer clinical research program at St Jude. The CENT mission is to bring children with catastrophic genetic neurological disorders to St. Jude, study these disorders to better understand their clinical course, and develop/test novel gene-directed therapies. As such, the selected candidate will have a passion for working with patients and families, an interest in working in a dynamic start-up environment, and a team-oriented attitude.

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.

Sr. Clinical Research Associate:

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.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• None

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• None

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to look at data more critically and draw meaningful conclusions. Conducts root-cause analysis as needed.
• Quickly rebounds from setbacks, including creating viable plans to move forward.
• Helps others understand the need for change and adapt to it.
• Effectively relays understanding of diverse perspectives.
• Can handle communication upwards and downwards as needed.
• Presents information in a clear, well thought out way and tailored to the audience.
• Shows support for the new direction even when the details have not been finalized.
• Spots early indications of underperformance and takes corrective actions. Celebrates successes.
• Works with partners inside his/her function to find the best solutions that align with functional priorities. Is easy to work with to find solutions.
• Ensures adherence to timelines and GCP guidelines during the conduct of protocol implementation and data collection.
• Leverages knowledge of study and s