Job Description
JOB SUMMARY Make the most of your clinical skills at an organization that has earned numerous awards for clinical excellence. Based in Roanoke, VA, our community-based health care organization encompasses a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services.
This position is a dual assignment to the Aortic Center and the Research and Development office with fifty percent effort in each area. The candidate will support research activities in the Aortic Center and in various other clinical settings that are assigned by the Clinical Research Manager in the Research and Development Office. The candidate will manage both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored research studies. Basic responsibilities include supporting research investigators/physicians with guidance on research policies and processes, enabling successful collaborations with research sponsors, monitoring and tracking study progress, study design assistance, regulatory submission and maintenance, research subject visit management, and any other research-related duties, as necessary. Under the supervision of Research and Development and the Aortic Center, this position is charged with maintaining compliance with study protocols, guidelines set by governing agencies, and institutional policy. Career ladder opportunities are available based on experience, certification, and education.
Candidates should possess the following qualities:
Detail-oriented
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Motivated by challenges
Compassionate towards patients and their families/caregivers
Play an important role with a regional leader that inspires better health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Realize the advantages of advancing your career with an organization where you can expect supportive leadership, state-of-the-art technological resources, inter-professional teamwork, and innovative learning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Science or a related field required. Three (3) years experience in clinical research may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE: 1 year in healthcare or research preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: IATA required with hire.
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent computer skills; strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet environment. Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology strongly desired. Strong organization and communication skills required. Able to work with multiple interruptions and to perform multiple tasks at any given time.
OUR VALUES Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:
COLLABORATION: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.
COMMITMENT: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.
COMPASSION: Putting heart into everything we do.
COURAGE: Doing what's right for our patients without question.
CURIOSITY: Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
