Clinical Research Analyst, Neurology

Position Focus :

Within the Department of Neurology’s Clinical Research Office (NCRO) and reporting to the Associate Director of Research, the Clinical Research Analyst will work across multiple sections of Neurology supporting the clinical research program.

Using knowledge of research gained through experience working in a research setting, provides business understanding and analytics on specific projects or sections of projects to Clinical Research study teams to ensure compliance with research regulations, policies and procedures for clinical research trials throughout the university as well as in affiliated locations.

Essential Duties

1. Works closely with investigators and other study team members including the project manager, for projects or programs of a small size or sections of medium projects and programs to consult, conduct analysis, and identify trial objectives and requirements within specific parameters.

2. Interprets research business needs and translates them into application and operational requirements for a specific area(s) of research.

Develops necessary tools and workshops to successfully elicit requirements. 3. Critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources research protocols, clinical trial agreements, financial budgets and fees associated with research - to reconcile conflicts, and decompose high-level information into data essentials.

4. Analyzes data with standard methods, interprets the results, and provides written summary and reporting of data analysis.

Develops reporting modules, ad-hoc reports and related reporting tools. Conducts research, data analysis, modeling, projecting and scenario analyses, with the aid of planning technology and databases.

5. Develops and maintain documentation and libraries on key processes. 6. Assesses risk and ensures compliance with research protocols / guidelines, university procedures, and third party regulations.

7. Determines training needs, designs, develops and conducts training sessions, meetings and conference calls with study teams and staff members.

8. Performs or assists with research compliance audits or self-assessments. 9. Communicates effectively the perspective of business opportunities, needs, and risks.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related work experience in the same job family or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Knowledgeable in regional and federal regulations with the ability to perform independent decision-making on a daily basis.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated understanding organizational and time management skills.

Ability to independently prioritize tasks with competing deadlines and priorities.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Demonstrated skill in careful attention to detail, compliance requirements and accuracy in follow through. Ability to maintain regulatory documents for individual trials and across the department.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Ability to be flexible in schedule to attend meetings and work as a team with the clinical research coordinators.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Working knowledge of research platforms IRES, ereg, oncore, redcap, etc.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

Bachelors degree in relevant academic / scientific field and 2 years of related research support experience : or the equivalent combination of education or experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications :

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or equivalent.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

Health Screening

Background Check Requirements

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.

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