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CRC monitors and coordinates multiple research projects in order to assess the need for and to implement strategies to ensure the conduct of quality research, the achievement of expected timelines and deliverables, and the efficient use of resources. CRC is responsible for assisting PIs with study protocol development, ICFs, and required study documents in preparation for IRB submission. Assists with recruitment activities, consents patients, ensures eligibility prior to enrollment, and randomizes patients to study. Abstracts data, completes case report forms and maintains research record and data integrity. Schedules and meets with study monitor for site visits, maintains data in an audit ready state, and ensures study meets the requirements of executed contract and budget. CRC ensures compliance to the research protocol, appropriate SOPs, policies and federal regulations while having a sound understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines and IATA requirements. Must have Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately. Ability to work in an interprofessional setting, excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with a diverse group of people to include physicians, patients and families. CRC will serve as a liaison and work closely with the investigators, department members, study sponsors, IRB and the institution, to support administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of all ongoing clinical studies.

The Clinical Research Department at Valley Children’s Hospital is dedicated to advancing knowledge and supporting opportunities for patients to receive the latest benefits and innovations in clinical research treatments close to home. They provide direct support for more than 240 strategic internal and multi-institutional studies per year, providing opportunities for improvement in the health of children throughout the 10-county area. Projects supported range from student scholarly activities to multi-center investigational drug and device trials, being conducted by 27 different departments. The research team promotes high quality research and supports interprofessional collaboration among Investigators. The team can assist researchers with opportunities for research project funding, study design for Investigator-initiated projects, and partnerships with local universities for statistical support. Research team members are detail-oriented, able to multi-task, adept at project management, and are passionate about scientific advancement.

Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year research experience required. 
• Minimum of (2) years related experience preferred. 
• Experience with clinical trials is strongly preferred. 
• Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of the scientific method and statistical analysis techniques preferred. 
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office. 

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or, three (3) years of equivalent research experience required. 
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) preferred. 

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