at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50402
Department: MED-Clinical Trials Unit
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
Manages all activities associated with highly complex clinical research studies. Oversees day-to-day operations including identifying & securing needed resources; creating, implementing, monitoring, & updating project plans; facilitating meetings with appropriate parties; tracking tasks/deliverables to ensure timelines, milestones &/or goals are attained; monitoring & reporting progress as appropriate; & resolving or escalating issues in a timely manner.
Creates and nurtures collaborations and partnerships with outside affiliate institutions, clinical research organizations, and pharmaceutical partners. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
**Please note: On site activity is anticipated 3-4 days per week to support clinical operations – clinical requirements will determine on site needs
Supervisor provides objectives and deadlines. Work is reviewed for fulfillment of objective and deadlines and overall compliance with policy and procedures. EE completes some activities without direction, informing supervisor only of potentially controversial matters, and/or far-reaching implications.
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