Job Description: This position will independently use program knowledge and judgment to manage the logistical workflow for all administrative and legal documents for multiple clinical research trials across multiple departments using a previously defined flowchart and under direction from supervisors. This will include using a clinical trials management system with associated software that will track workflow and provide day-to-day status for each clinical research project received and its progress through all the logistical steps in the workflow process. This will include frequent communication both verbally and in writing with multiple investigators, staff, regulatory and compliance officers, legal counsel, and supervisors [clinical trials and administrative staff, vice chancellors, deans, departmental chairs, faculty and numerous University Division Offices (Office of Grants and Contracts, Office of Sponsored Programs, Research and Graduate Studies, and upon request, Financial Services, Human Resources and Business Services] with the specific goal of expediting all processes to insure the most rapid throughput possible while still achieving all required legal and regulatory review/approval. This will also include updating the status of each active clinical trial as the research is being conducted including following the project through to completion and closure. This individual will be responsible for independently reviewing, revising and negotiating clinical trial-related or clinical device associated confidentiality or work agreements which are in compliance with applicable laws and University policies. This individual will also perform limited or cursory budget review functions, examining projected costs and anticipated study-related income/granted funds. This individual may also exercise independent judgment and delegated authority of supervisors to approve selected clinical trial or clinical device trial budgets and/or to correct errors or omissions in budgetary documents to expedite review and approval. This person will act as a resource to Principal Investigators and departmental administrators for internal clinical trials budget development and internal documents via email, phone, faxes and office visits. This individual will work with others using clinical trials management and related software to generate monthly/quarterly reports on clinical trials activities, assisting departments in their billing of the sponsor where appropriate and reviewing the amount of revenue received from sponsor, upon request.
This position will independently review and approve work orders and/or external professional services agreements that flow from established work agreements with Vidant Health System and/or other agencies/providers that permit/facilitates timely completion of clinical trial requirements (e.g., labs, X-rays, procedures, professional services, etc.) by Vidant or other partners/providers or vendors/subsidiaries.


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.


Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the Career Banding Salary Administration Plan. If candidates are not identified at the Advanced level, management may consider candidates at a lower competency level. Pay will be commensurate with applicant's competencies as well as budget, equity, and market considerations.
Salary Grade Equivalent: 65 (for reduction-in-force priority purposes only)

Date Initial Screening Begins:

Job Close Date: 03-22-2017


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