Tallahassee, Florida
United States - Nationwide
Posted: 05-Feb-26
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: JR92391
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Directly responsible for the supervision, oversight, training and education of research coordinators, and quality assurance monitoring of data in the Functional Research Groups. This position requires the ability to clinically assess protocols for budgetary and logistical issues associated with the coordination and implementation of clinical trials for institutional studies, cooperative group studies, and pharmaceutical industry-sponsored studies.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Leadership of the Functional Research Groups:
- Makes hiring and staffing decisions in the Functional Research Groups with input from the Administrative and Medical Directors of the Core.
- Orients and trains all staff in the Functional Research Groups, and assists in orienting new staff in the Regulatory and Protocol Development groups.
- Meets regularly with all staff, providing supervision and training.
- With the Administrative Director and Medical Director, strategically plans and implements plans for Functional Research Groups, including staffing (setting current and future a appropriate staff levels), education, adherence to federal regulations and standard operating procedures for ensuring quality data collection.
- Provides feedback and performs annual performance evaluations for Research Coordinators with assistance from Senior Clinical Research Associates and the Administrative Director.
- Supports Senior Clinical Research Associate through initial performance improvement efforts and directs progressive performance management and disciplinary activities as required.
- Assesses new protocols for logistical and budgetary issues and creates a plan to address these.
- Creates budgets for new studies.
- Assists with evaluating and entering studies into the database.
- Meets regularly with Administrative Director (at least weekly, but probably more often); represents Functional Research Groups at senior level meetings.
- Meets regularly with the oncologist to assess the progress and goals of the research program.
- Leads regular meetings with the study team and members of each clinical area to plan for the successful implementation of upcoming studies.
Oversight of Daily Activities:
- Oversees the daily research activities for Senior Research Coordinators including compliance with protocol criteria and adherence to federal regulations.
- Oversees daily protocol management activities of Senior Research Coordinators.
- Monitors collected data for accuracy of objective criteria.
- Facilitates accrual to high priority research studies.
- Oversees the quality assurance process for monitoring the collection of data for research, with assistance from the Quality Assurance and Safety Monitoring Committee (QASMC).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort:
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
Equipment:
- Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelorâ™s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Clinical Project Management, Clinical Systems, Clinical Trials Administration, Deadline Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Oral Communications, Prioritization, SQL Databases, Stress Management, Written CommunicationGrade
G14Salary Range
$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.