The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Institute for Cancer Outcomes & Survivorship, is seeking a Clinical Research Administrator II.

General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contract principles, federal regulations, laws and UAB policy and operating procedures.
• To serve as liaison to the UAB Offices of Industry Engagement and Sponsored Programs in negotiation of confidentiality agreements (CDAs), contracts, and amendments related to the conduct of clinical research activities.
• To identify conflicts of interest, legal, IP and business/financial risk.
• To maintain familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Serves as liaison to the UAB Offices of Industry Engagement and Sponsored Programs in negotiating confidentiality agreements (CDAs), contracts, and amendments related to the conduct of clinical research activities.
2. Assists colleagues in identifying efficiencies and improving processes.
3. Supervises CRA I positions.
4. For the Institute Director and Deputy Director, maintains faculty/research calendars; arranges and coordinates travel; processes reimbursements/payments.
5. Assists in managing accounts across studies as needed.
6. Works with sponsors/study team to arrange required trainings and meetings.
7. Assists in formulating and implementing the goals for the operation of the research program.
8. Assists in preparing, developing, reviewing, and adhering to internal research, education, and program-specific budgets for consistency with UAB policies and operating procedures.
9. Ensures faculty memberships, licenses, and research-related documents/approvals are current and in good standing.
10. Conducts literature reviews.
11. Assesses and determines solutions for operational shortcomings of protocols.
12. Attends regularly scheduled ICOS meetings such as bi-weekly update meetings, seminar series, etc.
13. Maintains familiarity with appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.
14. Performs other duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the research team.

Annual Salary Range: $47,665 - $77,455

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.