Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a clinical research setting
• Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of local and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees, national cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation funding organizations, etc.
• Availability to work in more than one environment, travelling to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc…
• Advanced knowledge of and experience working with a variety of local and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees, national cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation funding organizations, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret IRB, FDA, federal and UCLA requirements and utilize that information to guide investigators and other team members
• Expert level working knowledge of clinical research concepts, policies and procedures, and human safety protection regulations and laws
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of clinical trials budgeting processes to manage the preparation of clinical trials budgets
• Demonstrated experience with FDA processes and procedures.
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of quality improvement activities, SOPs, processes, etc.
• Team leadership experience (i.e. projects, committees, etc.).
• Ability to develop and give presentations to leadership, positively representing the department.
• Ability to predict potential problems and proactively implement solutions.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex departmental and institution-wide policies and ensure understanding.
• Ability to manage complex and sometimes conflicting departmental priorities and external timelines.  

 Preferred:

• Clinical Research Certification (CCRP, ACRP, etc.)
• Masters degree