• Serve as a resource for investigators and clinical research staff for all aspects of conducting a clinical trial for complex and multi-center trials. Provides direct patient care involving assessment, diagnosis and administration of medicine. Assesses and monitors patient health. Develops and provides education materials and training to patients, family members, and clinical staff to assure patient safety and adherence to protocols. Ensures proper collection, processing, storage, transport, and handling of biological specimens. Rounds with stroke team on a daily basis, recruits study participants, interviews and evaluates potential participants, obtains informed consent, and collects and maintains subject data. Coordinates multiple clinical trials simultaneously. Develops and maintains protocol information and data/collection tools. Develops strategies to ensure increased study awareness and subject enrollment. Order and maintain supplies required for study kits, track spending in this area, and make day-to-day decisions in support of the study.
• May act on behalf of the PI in communicating with sponsor, other divisions or institutions to coordinate studies & follow through on issues.
• May mentor and train new staff in preparation & conduct of clinical trials by providing oversight and guidance.
• Conduct complex research work and independently reviews professional literature to assist the Principal Investigator in designing appropriate research methodologies, techniques and procedures. Assist Principal Investigator in developing clinical trial protocols and assists with submission of the required documentation to the Institutional Review Board, the University, and corporate or government sponsors. Assists Principal Investigator in the preparation of Human Subjects documentation for NIH and other federally funded grant applications. 
• Participate in the design, development, execution and initial interpretation of clinical trials, protocols and treatment plans. Assists with preparation, coordination, and maintaining all regulatory documentation including IRB submission and approval of new or revised protocols, safety reports and progress reports. Participates in data management design and maintenance. Provides team coordination, communication, training, and quality control. Assists with the development of department standard operating procedures, compliance forms, and tracking documents.
• Develops administrative and financial recommendations for department management and PIs for research portfolio review. Oversees quarterly review of all Principal Investigator accounts, performing a strategic analysis of PI research portfolios.]

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintain knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of research clinical skills.
• Motivated to provide high quality, compliant research.
• Skill in maintaining detailed records.
• Desire to build new program and develop new policies.'
• Ability to work both independently and with a team, resolving issues with a positive outcome.
• High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Strong organization skills and significant attention to detail for data entry.