Clinical Research Supervisor 1

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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Ranked among the top neurology departments in the country by the National Institutes of Health, the UC Irvine Health School of Medicine's Department of Neurology is committed to advancing clinical care, education and research to help patients with diverse neurological conditions. The department's 60+ full-time teaching faculty members are highly-experienced clinicians who are devoted to training the next generation of neurologists.

The Clinical Research Supervisor 1 provides leadership and supervision for clinical research program operations, in the Department of Neurology, ensuring effective implementation of study protocols, compliance with regulatory and institutional standards, and high-quality delivery of clinical research activities under the direction of Senior research leadership. This role balances supervisory responsibility with hands-on coordination of studies and serves as a key liaison among research staff, investigators, sponsors, and compliance offices. This position will operate in support of several divisions within the Department of Neurology, will provide support to clinical research staff working for multiple investigators and programs.

Required:

• Broad knowledge of clinical research concepts, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and industry requirements regarding the proper conduct of clinical trials.
• Broad theoretical and operational knowledge of clinical and patient safety standards and regulations relating to clinical research.
• Broad knowledge of all phases of clinical research, from study startup through closeout and primary publication and presentation.
• Knowledgeable about clinical studies involving complex trial design issues.
• Demonstrated management skills supervising, maintaining and developing clinical staff within the study team, and acting as a mentor for professional staff and conducting reviews and performance evaluations.
• Effectively manages multiple important priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams and people with a wide range of educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with commercial, regulatory, federal and other members of an extended study team.
• Ability to inuence / persuade.
• Expert user of the campus' clinical information and documentation application programs.
• Technical prociency in project management software.
• Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.
• 7 Years + of related clinical research coordination. Previous experience leading or supervising a team.

Preferred:

• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Creatively addresses complex or new problems.
• Strong communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
• Skill in analyzing and presenting data and strategy to relevant team, governance, external consultant, and regulatory / oversight meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to organize research work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
• Great organizational skills applied to personal work and improving organization of assigned staff and trial.
• Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration. Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Special Conditions:

• Travel between Orange and Irvine Campus

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.