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Cleveland Clinic Research Supervisor - Brain Study in Cleveland, Ohio
Join Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. The Neurological Institute is known for being a leader in treating and researching the most complex neurological disorders and advancing innovations in neurology.
The goal of Cleveland Clinic's Brain Study is to prevent - and cure - neurological disease by identifying at-risk individuals at the point when changes in the body and brain begin to occur. The study will collect data from up to 200,000 neurologically healthy participants yearly for up to 20 years. That data will help uncover the pre-symptomatic causes of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke and epilepsy, and identify targets for preventing and curing these diseases.
A caregiver in this position works 3:00PM - 11:30PM (Monday - Friday) and some weekend work (8:00AM -9:00PM) based on business and team needs.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Supervise and coordinate the organization and compliant execution of multiple research projects of a specialized research program with the proper allocation of resources and adherence to research protocol requirements.
Assure quality and safe patient care, anticipating and resolving patient care and study issues by serving as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.
Supervise the daily clinical research operations for the research program, fully integrating research protocols with applicable research management systems and processes.
Assist with the coordination and implementation of overall research program and associated strategic initiatives.
Participate in process improvement activities.
Collaborate with the principal investigator, sponsors and research caregivers to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols.
Analyze site strengths and weaknesses related to intended protocol and selection of qualified investigators and sites.
Develop and maintain knowledge of research programs and associated protocols to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of protocols.
Assist with preparing for and responding to audits.
Monitor and report on progress of research projects based upon milestones and contractual payment obligations.
Provide sponsors with individual site forecasting schedules.
Work with the principal investigator and sponsor, if applicable, in tracking study progress, developing action plans for not meeting contractual deliverables/timelines, and developing a process to review and follow up with action plans that may include possibly discontinuing study and/or site termination, if applicable.
Supervise research personnel, ensuring orientation and training, performance management, and career development.
Supervise and assist with the development of training and educational material for assigned research protocols.
Supervise and may conduct and document the informed consent process.
May assist the PI with research study design and the development of research protocol.
Supervise and coordinate research subject recruitment and data management.
Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of research subject recruitment strategies, including marketing strategies, to maximize enrollment and retention.
Identify, contract, and maintain orders with outside vendors supplying services for the study (examples could include shipping, laboratory services, laboratory supply vendors).
May serve as primary contact for investigators, regardless of funding source, to facilitate research project development, processing and approval routing through the appropriate central research administration offices and systems.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's degree in healthcare or a science-related field.
Minimum five years health care experience. Minimum three years clinical research experience as a Research Nurse Coordinator, Research Coordinator, Project/Program Manager, Contract Research Associate or equivalent management experience in a related field.
Knowledge of budgeting, cost analysis, manpower planning, supervision and operational analysis.
Complete certification in Human Subjects Research (HSR) by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic within 90 days of hire.
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Physical Requirements:
A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a computer.
Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
May have some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
May require working irregular hours.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $30.41
Maximum hourly: $46.38
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.
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