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Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC)
 

Jackson Orthopaedic Foundation (JOF) is seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Clinical Trial Coordinator for an exciting professional-growth opportunity. The CTC, under minimum supervision, will provide the lead on projects related to the conduct of all types of clinical trials in the orthopaedic field. This includes project management activities, performing administrative duties required to run the clinical program, and patient recruitment.

The CTC will perform and coordinate all aspects of the clinical study coordination process in accordance with GCPs and global SOPs to assess the safety and efficacy of investigational products and/or medical devices and/or medical implant. This position will also represent JOF in the local medical research community and develops collaborative relationships with investigative sponsors and primary investigators. There is a requirement to travel 50% on average. 

Primary job responsibilities include project management with the following activities:

• Identifying and recruiting new clinical trials in the field of orthopaedics;

• Contacting primary investigators and other study staff to provide study-specific information;

• Facilitating flow and maintenance of correspondence with vendors and teams;
• Attending clinical study team meetings;
• Study contract and budget management, invoice receipt processing and tracking;
• Planning and coordination of study management process;

• Recruiting candidates for clinical studies.

Performs administrative duties as needed:
• Coordinating distribution of study team materials;
• Creating and maintaining clinical trial files (clinical and regulatory);
• Collect and maintain clinical study data using provided materials or software;
• Directing off-site and on-site Investigator meetings (with meeting planners);
• Coordinating teleconferences or in-person meetings with study team;
• Preparation of presentation materials or reports to Board of Directors;
• Drafting and preparing documents for mass mailings;
• Developing standards for processing of study management tasks.

The CTC serves as a resource for and interacts with other functional areas to facilitate study timelines and/or tasks.

Education and Experience:
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or related field or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (i.e.: RN, MT, PA, RPh, RT) or any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities with an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
•Minimum one year as a clinical study coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of GCPs and applicable SOPs;
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and become proficient with appropriate software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks, for examples);
• Demonstrated self-motivator;
• Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel and patients;

• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology;
• Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Proven flexibility and adaptability;
• Ability to work independently and in a team as needed;

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds;
• Valid Driver’s License.

 

This is a Part Time (PT) position with growth to Full Time (FT).

JOF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please mail your cover letter and resume to:

Jackson Orthopaedic Foundation

3232 Elm Street, Suite 2

Oakland, CA 94609

Attn: CTC Application Process

Or e-mail your cover letter and resume to:

arthcntr@arthritis-center.org,

with the subject line: CTC Application Process
 

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