Clinical Research Coordinator - 133792

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and oversee start-up procedures, implementation, recruitment, screening, enrollment, and maintenance of subjects within the Interventional Psychiatry Program. Create informational and recruitment materials and act as a liaison with other UCSD departments, collaborators, and agencies for the purpose of implementation of studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator will plan, develop and implement start-up procedures for multiple phase I-III research studies in assigned team as well as lead, direct, and coordinator operational efforts. The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with multiple new study initiatives including those for treatment resistant psychiatric disorders utilizing interventional psychiatry treatments such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and magnetic seizure therapy (MST), as well as studies with health and high-performing participants. The Clinical Research Coordinator will also contribute to the collection of MRI data at the Keck CFMRI center and assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data. Provide direction and guidance to investigators. Provide education and information to the public concerning the ongoing clinical trials. Assist PIs with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts. Independently create original documents and policies for assigned disease teams. Work closely with federal and state regulatory officials.

• Strong theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in a social science or basic science or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Must be willing or possess the ability to take the BART training to receive the BART Certificate within 3-6 months of hire.

• Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research. Strong knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience in research protocol start-up procedures, including: study feasibility, study activation and IRB processes, and qualification procedures. Strong experience in clinical trials research including budget negotiations and invoicing per clinical trial agreement.

• Strong knowledge of investigational protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design and protocol implementation).

• Demonstrated experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital.

• Experience in providing work direction and assisting supervisor in maintaining an efficient medical research team.

• Demonstrated experience with research protocol in order to screen patients for eligibility, initiate treatment plan, collect specimens, and orient participating physicians.

• Strong experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.

• 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. Excellent phone etiquette skills.

• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office) and internet browser applications. Experience in conducting searches on the internet.

• Demonstrated administrative experience, skill to coordinate complex activities and to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions.

• Demonstrated experience contributing to the collection of MRI data at the Keck CFMRI center and assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines.

• Possess a Clinical Research Coordinator Certificate or Master's Degree.

• Knowledge of cost accounting as applied to both University and Medical Center functions. Demonstrated knowledge of medical billing and collections guidelines and procedures.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Occasional evenings, weekends, and overtime may be required.

• Must be flexible and willing to work at on-campus and off-campus locations - potentially moving between locations based on needs.