Clinical Research Director Jobs in Chicago Ridge, IL

The Clinical Research Nurse works in the Department of Pediatrics under the supervision of the Clinical Research Director, Department of Pediatrics Medical Director, and the Principal Investigator(s) (PI) of assigned studies. This position will play a central role in the conduct of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials across all Pediatric Sections and research service lines, including (but not limited to) Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology; Cardiology; Critical Care; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; GI; Infectious Disease; Neonatology; Neurology; Pediatric Hematology and Oncology; Rheumatology. This role bridges clinical care and research operations, ensuring high-quality, ethical, and protocol-compliant study conduct while supporting patient-centered trial participation. These research trials (both established and future) will include multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup trials at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and single and multi-centered trials, designed, implemented, and coordinated in the Department.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
• Participating in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Performing medical tests, collecting labs, administering investigational medications, and performing patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notifying Principal Investigator of findings/issues.
• Providing patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Documenting medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements. Providing accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and appropriate reporting to sponsors and institutions.
• Supporting regulatory components and site research compliance for study feasibility, study start-up, ongoing study monitoring, and site close out.
• Providing training and mentorship to clinical research team on clinical trial assessments, best practices for clinical research visits, and ALOCA+ data maintenance.
• Serving as liaison between PI, sponsoring agent, regulatory groups, patient, family members, referring MD's/community MD's, pharmacist, statistician, and other members of the research team.
• Interpreting information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Having a solid understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Performing other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications include:

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications include:

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Experience: Experience with obtaining consent and assent, and supporting clinical teams in regulatory preparation (IRB applications, amendments, informed consent). Experience with industry sponsored clinical trials and the regulatory components of those studies. Two years of clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patient treatment plans, and knowledge about clinical research including protocol therapy and data management.

Licenses and Certifications: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois from the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license.

Preferred Competencies include:

• Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research.
• Ability to train internal staff, coordinate compliance, and participate in audits/inspections to address regulatory findings.
• Knowledge and ability to provide direct patient care, including aseptic techniques, in a professional and respectful manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and ability to read relevant documents and instruments.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions and adapt to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
• Ability to solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles.

Application Documents include:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family: Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Drug Test Required: Yes

Health Screen Required: Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No

Pay Rate Type: Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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