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HERC: Metro New York & Southern Connecticut YCCI Team Lead, Study Coordination in New Haven, Connecticut
Employer Name: Yale University
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview Under the direction of the Associate Director and RN Manager, the Coordinator 4 leads the research team in the execution of trials within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subject's regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. Proven ability to coordinate research activities as well as work with a team to develop action items and other means to keep projects moving along according to timeline with demonstrated ability to report on the status of project deliverables and draft and submit project updates to Yale team and potential study sponsor. Principal Responsibilities 1. Compares protocols and sponsored projects to confirm consistency between funding proposals/awards and approved protocols. 2. Documents established congruency between funding proposals and approved protocols. 3. Facilitates and/or assists with resolution of any inconsistencies between funding proposals and approved protocols. 4. Serves as a liaison between the Grants and Contracts offices, investigators, and business managers to resolve congruency issues in a timely manner . 5. Attends meetings and presents issues when necessary that were identified during congruency review. 6. Serves as a resource and provides technical assistance to investigators and their staff. 7. Provides analytical and technical support related to establishing and recording protocol/grant congruency, as needed. 8. Monitors federal and state regulations for new guidance, updates, or policies. Maintains a high degree of knowledge on these requirements to determine actions and follow directives that may be required to ensure University compliance with congruency review and reporting requirements. 9. Develops, implements, and manages internal practices that ensure compliance with federal requirements. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Proven ability to lead a research team in the execution of trials within scope of the established study protocol. 2. Demonstrated skill in meticulous attention to study requirements, regulatory constraints, and accurate follow through. Ability to prepare and submit regulatory documents and maintenance requirements for the life of the trial(s). 3. Thoroughly skilled in obtaining informed consent and related research subject interactions and requirements. Proven ability to track multiple occurrences and outcomes and document same in a timely manner . Exceptional organizational skills 4. Demonstrated independence and management skills among multiple study sites. Demonstrated ownership of communication requirements necessary for effective oversight and conduct of human clinical research utilizing multiple electronic data capture systems 5. Demonstrated ability and skill for laboratory processing and vital sign execution. Preferred Education and Experience 1. Bachelor's degree in health or research related discipline and three years of related work experience in a similar job family . 2. A bility to work with minimal supervision in a team atmosphere and receptiveness to direction regardless of disease area. 3. EKG capabilities and phlebotomy skills strongly preferred. Preferred Licenses or Certifications Clinical Coordinator Certification ( SoCRA or equivalent) Principal Responsibilities 1. Works directly and in collaboration with YCCI leadership, Departmental leaders, investigators, research staff, HRPP and the IRB to facilitate the review the activities associated with human subject research in terms of safety, compliance, and integrity of clinical trials conducted at Yale and at collaborating institutions. 2. Evaluates clinical trial conduct to ensure research integrity and compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and Guidelines to Good Clinical Practice. 3. Identifies research non-compliance and reports to appropriate leadership within YCCI, Departmental leadership, HRPP, the IRB and the OGC. 4. Provides educational and corrective action advice to faculty in preparation for FDA audits. Serves as liaison between the investigator, the research team and the FDA during an actual inspection. Records proceedings and summarizes inspection activity in real time. 5. Consults to investigators needing data safety monitoring plan details/information for their grant application. Develops Data and Safety Monitoring Plans based on the risk assignment categories. 6. Provides direction to investigators to strengthen their research and ensure regulatory and protocol compliance. 7. Analyzes protocol to customize audit plans for protocol specific benchmarks in addition to standard audit reviews. 8. Assesses audit findings in the context of the larger program to identify trends or program wide areas of in need of improvement or education. 9. Assesses the risk and stratify the study from a QA/regulatory compliance perspective based on clinical research experience and regulatory knowledge. 10. Reviews medical records of study participants, determines the impact of non-compliance (e.g. violations of federal regulations, GCP and University policies) on study plans/processes, makes judgments and communicates findings to investigators. Exercises judgment in the assessment of the level of risk associated with findings in terms of the need for reporting out to other regulatory entities. 11. Reports QA findings related to deviations, non-compliance based on very strict reporting regulations. 12. Reviews reports/findings from audits with investigators and advises and monitors appropriate action plan. 13. Conducts follow-up reviews for compliance with audit recommendations, responding to investigator rationale. Identifies trends in findings to be addressed in educational or corrective actions for specific group of researchers. 14. Designs and conducts training programs, makes recommendations for quality improvement and assists in the creation and follow up of corrective action plans based on audit findings. 15. Develops and delivers education and training programs to promote safety and compliance for the PI's and all study team members. 16. Conducts continuous auditing activities identifying areas of high risk and creates activity reports for ongoing analysis from a medical standpoint. Interviews individuals with specialized knowledge related to an investigation. Identifies areas of concern or heightened medical risk to subjects, investigators, or the University. 17. Integration of Data Safety and Monitoring Plans and QA findings with committees and educational plans. Required Education and Experience 1. Bachelor Degree in related field and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. GCP training required within 3 months of hire. Job Posting Date 04/16/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Manager; Program Leader (24) Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model On-site Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination. Posting Disclaimer Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions. 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