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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Neurology Chair Office, is seeking a Clinical Research Administrator III in the central Neurology Research Unit. The position is responsible for ...

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Clinical Research Administrators are professionals who manage the administrative aspects of clinical trials and research studies. They coordinate regulatory compliance, budgeting, documentation, and communication among research teams, sponsors, and regulatory bodies. Their role ensures that clinical studies are conducted efficiently, ethically, and according to established protocols and regulations. They are essential in helping research projects run smoothly from start to finish.

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CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR III

Birmingham, AL • On-site

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description - CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR III (T236884)

CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR III (T236884)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Neurology Chair Office, is seeking a Clinical Research Administrator III in the central Neurology Research Unit. The position is responsible for administrative and financial oversight of departmental-sponsored research, as well as OnCore report analysis and junior clinical research staff training.

General Responsibilities
  • Act as a resource for faculty and staff regarding administrative duties for industry and sponsored clinical research.
  • Serve as an informational and referral resource for the clinical research community.
  • Work with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and business/financial risk.
  • Manage accounts across all studies as needed.
  • Process and analyze reports in OnCore, as needed.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Management and oversight of departmental-sponsored research accounts.
  • OnCore report analysis/research activity data analysis.
  • Advise PIs/study personnel on budgetary parameters and operational requirements of clinical studies.
  • Clinical trial account reconciliation and post-award management.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $55,180 - $89,670

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution 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, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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Job Category

Clinical Research

Organization

311500000 Neurology Chair Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Hybrid Eligible

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the heartbeat of Birmingham and an integral medical leader in the Southeast. The Birmingham campus is within walking distance of some of the best parks, entertainment, and dining in the region. UAB's three regional campuses expand their academic reach and responsibilities in addition to educating physicians in rural and underserved areas of the state. UAB is experiencing major and sustained investment and growth, due both to its exceptional research faculty and its culture of collaboration. Through concerted and strategic investments in its clinical and research enterprise, UAB has undergone an amazing transformation in the past five years and has strengthened its status and reputation as a leader in medical training, biomedical discovery, innovation, and patient care.

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Birmingham, AL, US

Year founded

1859

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