DESCRIPTION

The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine was established in 1969 and since then has grown to have 40 faculty members. Our research space is located in several buildings on and off campus including the Clinical Teaching Facility (CTF), the Antiviral Research Center (AVRC) in Hillcrest, the Stein Clinical Research Building, the Moores Cancer Center, the Biomedical Research Facility, the San Diego VA Medical Center, the Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) East Building, and the George Palade Laboratories for Cellular and Molecular Medicine. Major international collaborations in Mozambique, Mexico, India, South Africa and Peru play important roles in the Division's expansion of its international programs.

The division continues to grow and expand with the development of our international medicine program, as well the ongoing studies and interests of our faculty.

While working directly with the study investigators, incumbent will coordinate and oversee start-up procedures, regulatory management, grant reporting, implementation, recruitment, screening, enrollment, and maintenance for multiple projects within the Antiviral Research Center. The projects will primarily be funded by local, state, and federal awards, but some projects may be funded through industry contracts. Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data. Provide direction and leadership to a diverse group of associate study coordinators. Provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials. Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts. Independently create original documents and policies for assigned disease teams. Work closely with university, federal, and state regulatory officials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in a social science or basic science such as Biology, Microbiology or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research. Strong knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation.

• Experience in providing work direction and assisting supervisor in maintaining an efficient clinical research team.

• Ability to discern items that can be handled independently and those which require attention of supervisor, including ability to quickly determine subject matter of material and necessary action to be taken in a timely manner.

• Excellent ability to organize/prioritize workload of self and the study team to effectively meet deadlines in an environment with multiple interruptions and changing priorities. Meticulous attention to detail.

• Demonstrated administrative experience, skill to coordinate complex activities and to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions.

• Demonstrated experience in research protocol start-up procedures, including: study feasibility, study activation and IRB processes, and qualification procedures. Strong experience in clinical trials research including budget negotiations and invoicing per clinical trial agreement.

• Strong knowledge of investigational protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design and protocol implementation).

• Demonstrated experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital.

• Strong knowledge of investigational protocols especially with infectious diseases protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design, protocol writing and protocol implementation).

• Demonstrated experience with research protocol in order to screen patients for eligibility, initiate treatment plan, collect specimens, and orient participating physicians.

• Strong experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.

• Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to adjusting needs of the center. Ability to be resourceful and to understand the overall nature of work/responsibilities to establish useful resources and University contacts.

• Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.

• Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.

• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Skill at negotiating with various personalities and developing internal and external network of contacts. Excellent phone etiquette skills.

• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office) and internet browser applications. Experience in conducting searches on the internet.

• Experience with investigational drug authorization criteria.

• Experience training and leading staff.

• Demonstrated experience completing and submitting progress reports for study grants.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience working with community based research efforts.

• Possess a Clinical Research Coordinator Certificate, or Master's Degree.

• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Must be willing to work with infectious disease populations including Coronavirus (COVID-19), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C and hepatitis B.

• Occasional travel for continuing education/training.

• Must have access to reliable transportation for off-site travel and willing to travel and work at community sites throughout San Diego county.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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