The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) within the Department of Medicine Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) is an experienced professional responsible for supporting the operations of ongoing clinical trials across the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC. This role provides operational support to division coordinators, assists with study startup, regulatory oversight, budget preparation and negotiation, and feasibility assessment. The CRC will also contribute to departmental initiatives, including policy development, process mapping, and communication across divisions. Additionally, this position functions as a flexible resource, providing hands-on CRC support across trials within the department as needed.

3-5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator in a clinical trials environment is preferred. The CRC must have excellent communication and public speaking skills, as well as phlebotomy proficiency. The CRC should have knowledge of clinical research regulations (e.g. FDA, IRB, GCP) as well as knowledge on research financing and medical coverage analysis. The CRC should have the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment. The CRC should have proficiency with electronic communication & data management systems, including the ability to create dashboards, tables, and graphs to support project activities. Experience with EPIC and/or OnCore is a plus.

Preferred qualifications include experience with academic or multi-site clinical trial operations; knowledge of Key Performance Indicators for sponsored clinical trials; and previous experience creating SOPs, policies and process maps.

Prepares grant applications, manuscripts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, research papers, and assists with complex research papers. Audits research studies, monitors study budgets, resolves complex data collection issues, and implements protocol-specific study recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversees student workers; leads team meetings. Monitors study budgets and orders supplies.

• Assist division coordinators with day-to-day clinical trial operations.

• Support study startup activities, including regulatory submissions and documentation.

• Assist with budget preparation, negotiation, and feasibility assessments.

• Provide regulatory oversight and ensure compliance with institutional and federal research guidelines.

• Support educational opportunities for clinical trial staff including creation of curriculum and trainings.

• Prepare, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Develop and maintain office and division resources, including website updates and policy documentation.

• Communicate effectively across the Department of Medicine, clinical trial divisions, and other stakeholders.

• Create process maps and division organizational charts to support operational efficiency.

• Serve as a flex CRC, providing expertise across trials to support temporary staffing needs, procedure needs, and other operational requirements as assigned. Phlebotomy skills required.

This is a fairly sedentary position but may require walking to other locations on campus. Ability to sit at a desk for periods of time and to handle such things as telephone and computer. Ability to communicate via phone, email and virtual platforms. Ability to attend meetings in person or virtually.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.