CRMS Training Coordinator

The Office of Clinical Trials (OCT) at University of Pittsburgh is seeking a CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING COORDINATOR. This position provides targeted & general training of office staff & the research community on office policy & procedures as well as the clinical research management system. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. At least 2 years of experience in conducting clinical research trials. Experience developing & implementing training programs. Experience with developing & implementing training for software. Computer literacy required with knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications desired. Considerable knowledge of good clinical practice guidelines & federal regulations. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of budget, billing compliance & invoicing processes for clinical research studies. Clinical research certification from SoCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) or ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals).

Develops, implements, conducts, maintains, and coordinates training for multiple research entities, organizations, and other institutions. Contributes to solving complex, high-level issues within multi-disciplinary programs and leads both in-person and online training. Creates and evaluates training performance metrics, implements protocol revisions, and prepares project evaluations.

Designs, develops, manages, implements & evaluates training of all Pitt employees on use of the Clinical Research Management System module. Coordinates onboarding of new staff and new faculty to the OCR policy & systems. Plans, organizes, implements & executes clinical research curriculum and training activities. Identifies relevant educational opportunities/offerings & coordinates training with Office of Research Education. Assesses, recommends & implements training on new processes to advance operational efficiencies & productivity. Participates in the development & facilitation of approval of OCR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Implements training on SOPs to address identified compliance issues; provides feedback on trends in clinical research staff performance to Director;

The ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

The ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.