Additional Info

General Position Information


Position Number: 00091693Working Title: Research Project Coordinator
Department Name: Int Med Nephrology UNMCReports To Title: Administrator II

Position Description Details


Responsibilities and Duties


RESPONSIBILITYTIME SPENT PERCENTAGEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTASKS
Clinical Research Coordination80X
  1. Works with the lead PI to improve overall direction development of clinical research operation. (E)
  2. Provide data to lead PI to determine clinical trial participation. (E)
  3. Develops method to track patient accrual data. (D)
  4. Assist with coordinating all tasks related to study start-up including, but not limited to, site initiation visit, contractual arrangements, etc. (E)
  5. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the assistance of all research staff. (E)
  6. Act as liaison between institutional investigators and clinical research staff, on a regular basis.
  7. Serve as a resource with regards to clinical trials operations and regulations to investigators.
Compliance and Coordination10X
  1. Assist in the negotiation of study budgets with sponsors. Coordinate negotiation of sponsored contracts the respective departments. (E)
  2. Work with division leadership on financial issues and questions pertaining to clinical trials. (E)
  3. Work with UNMC Compliance staff to ensure all regulatory and reporting requirements are met as it pertains to industry trials. (E)
  4. Gather financial data, develop reports, and assist in trouble shooting with the Nephrology and Kidney Transplant team.
Other10X
  1. Monitoring progress and workload associated with clinical trials. (E)
  2. Facilitate communication among nursing, medical and administrative staff. (E)
  3. Assist with development of orientation, in-service, continuing education and staff meetings as needed. (E)
  4. Consent patients on clinical trials (E)

Zone Definition Factors


Impact


How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined within a relatively short period of time


Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

This position is responsible for assisting in the negotiation of study budgets with sponsors. It is imperative that all costs are considered and covered by the trial so that the university is not financially burdened. This position impacts the ability of the division to conduct clinical trials at
UNMC and its affiliates, enroll subjects to clinical trials, maintain working
relationships with sponsors and impacts the overall division budget.


What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

Accuracy & timely completion of work is essential to ensure that the division meets deadlines for submission of materials for participation in clinical trials. Errors in negotiating and recording expenses on clinical contracts could lead to audits and potential fines from sponsors or federal agencies. Errors made by this position will impact the financial health of the division, Department of Internal Medicine, individual research programs, and clinical programs. Continuous monitoring of financial aspects of clinical research is required in order to keep the Division in good financial health.


Contacts and Communications


TYPE OF CONTACTLEVEL OF CONTACTFREQUENCY OF CONTACTPURPOSE OF CONTACT
Compliance and Sponsored Programs staff; Various UNMC,