Principal Clinical Research Specialist
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IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years experience supporting clinical research. Clinical research includes: industry sponsored clinical research, physician sponsored clinical research, government sponsored clinical research or any other clinical research that would lead toward regulatory submission, review and approval for market clearance. Similar medical/scientific experience (e.g. has written and implemented protocols for experiments or animal research, has a good understanding of the research process) may be acceptable OR MS, MA, or MPH with 5+ years experience or PharmD, PhD, DVM, or MD with 3+ years experience supporting clinical research
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree (technical). Technical degree defined as engineering, biological sciences or related medical/scientific field.
• Experience managing clinical trials from start to finish.
• Experience managing cardiovascular medical device and/or pharmaceutical trials
• 3+ years of previous study management
• Previous personnel management and/or previous experience providing work direction to staff and accomplishing study execution through others.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MA, MPH, PharmD, PhD, DVM, MD) in scientific field of study (e.g., biological science, social science, engineering, or other related medical/scientific field).
• Scientifically/technically adept (knowledge of product, clinical therapy, trial design, Good Clinical Practices, and global clinical regulations, including FDA and ISO regulations, ICH guidelines, for devices, biologics, and/or pharmaceuticals
• Experience facilitating committees (e.g. Clinical Events Committee, Data Safety Monitoring Board, Adverse Events Advisory Committee, etc.) and/or managing vendors (e.g. Contract Research Organizations, Core Laboratories, etc.)
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with web-based applications
• Demonstrated ability to make timely and well-reasoned decisions based on an insightful analysis of all critical information; ability to balance analysis with decisiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor progress, identify issues, and intervene to remove obstacles, involving the appropriate decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to identify and adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands, and maintain composure in difficult circumstances
• Ability to provide performance feedback and ability to appropriately respond to feedback from customers and coworkers
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and hold individuals accountable to deliverables; ability to actively promote the timely and candid exchange of information and viewpoints; demonstrated active listening skills
• Willingness to accept challenging assignments and engage in relevant developmental activities
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with co-workers in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional project management capabilities and proficient use of project management tools
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
• The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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