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Sr. Clinical Research Lead

University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Sep 23, 2025
Sr. Clinical Research Lead
Posting Number req24015
Department Senior VP Health Sciences
Department Website Link https://cats.med.arizona.edu/
Location University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The CRC III Lead will perform lead duties guiding a team of clinical research coordinators. This position will be responsible for managing clinical trial projects and ensuring enrollment numbers are achieved and compliance is adhered to. This person will assist with the day to day activities of individual clinical trials and will ensure compliance at all levels.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Study coordination and day-to-day oversight:

  • Identify and monitor barriers to enrollment and retention
    and develop solutions to enroll. Ensure local strategies are successful through
    regular assessment and evaluation.
  • Daily oversight of study coordination.
  • Regularly meet with PIs to discuss enrollment and provide
    and receive updates on study status.
  • Ensure staff adhere to study guidelines

Team:

  • Communicate with assigned teams regularly via huddles or
    meetings in order to share updates, process changes, etc.
  • Ensure staffing is appropriate to meet business needs,
    review and coordinate sick & vacation requests.
  • Plan and lead the work of multiple staff to ensure clinical
    trials are conducted appropriately and within the guidelines.
  • Provide training and mentoring of lower-level staff to
    ensure compliance and achievement of enrollment goals.
  • Communicate regularly with management to share updates,
    problem-solve, make decisions, etc.

New Study oversight:

  • Participate in the design and implementation of new clinical
    trials.
  • Assist Investigators with study startup activities.
  • Assist regulatory team to create and complete regulatory
    documentation.
  • Assist to train and ready team for study startup.
  • Implement study activities

Operational Oversight & Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure regulatory compliance by ensuring all members of
    assigned team have completed required trainings and are aware of operational
    and protocol changes.
  • Develop and implement strategies to achieve PI goals for
    participant engagement, enrollment and retention.
  • Ensure study teams are documenting all visits accordingly in
    portals such as OnCore, Box, RedCap, etc.
  • Ensure staff follow standards of ALCOA and GCP

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Willing to work in a clinical setting.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Ability to maneuver multiple tasks at once.
  • Knowledge of Cerner, OnCore, RedCap.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience
    required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work
    experience.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 8
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level PC3
Job Family Clinical Research
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Maria Gordon I mgordon@arizona.edu
Open Date 9/23/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant

  • Please note: If invited to interview, please be prepared to provide three (3) professional references.

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