Sr Human Subject Research Specialist

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400094 Neurology - NMD M & D

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 110 H

Compensation Range:

$29.33 - $41.06

Responsibilities:

The NMD Sr. HSRS would manage and oversee the activities that establish, monitor and maintain human subject research, primarily in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, with the ability to work on other projects in other neuromuscular diseases. The research projects in the group include observational studies, clinical trials, and multi-center clinical research studies in both adult and pediatric subjects. Will plan, direct, monitor and coordinate all phases of NMD FSH human subject research, which may include multi-site, community-based research or multiple therapeutic areas. Will manage, design, implement and evaluate study changes. May supervise others up to two employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees NMD FSH human subject research activities for single or multiple sites. Develops, implements, and evaluates NMD FSH study subject requirement strategies, information and data systems and study management systems. Creates, plans, develops, implements, and manages NMD FSH study design, budgets, protocols, consent forms, processes and policies, including multiple therapeutic areas. Creates, develops, reviews, and approves case report forms.
• Represents sites, NMD FSH providers, study team, patients, study participants and the University to establish, develop, oversee, monitor, and maintain working relationships, positive communications, and effective results. Responsible for supporting the contacts and relationships between and among Principal Investigators (PI), research staff, study sites, and sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Manages and mentors NMD research coordinators of various levels. Develops, delivers and monitors efficacy of training on the conducting of human subject research in accordance with approved protocols and in compliance with the Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), including training on policies and practices used by sponsors for the purpose of meeting regulatory requirements.
• Designs, develops, implements, monitors, and manages systems and methods to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and consistency in the processing of data. Reviews study progress, including data, finances, timeframes, documentation, and reporting deliverables. Manages, implements, and monitors systems for tracking and evaluating study progression.
• Establishes study-specific processes for distribution of study funds. Manages expenses, equipment, and study materials. Prepares and monitors operating and financial reports and documents for review and analysis.
• Keeps current with all federal, state, sponsor and institutional policies and laws, SOPs and guidelines. Manages and evaluates resulting study changes. Demonstrates accountability for continuous learning in accordance with GCPs. Keeps current with industry standards, best practices and trends in therapeutic areas relevant to research studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in human subject coordination required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience as a Phlebotomist preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Word processing and data analysis software required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• SOCRA - Certification In Clinical Research upon hire preferred
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) upon hire preferred

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