DaVita - Minneapolis, MN
posted 2 months ago
The Clinical Research Administrator coordinates and conducts clinical research trials in DaVita's Alliance Site Network sites. This role is essential in managing the day-to-day operations at one or several research sites, ensuring that project enrollment targets for clinical research studies are met or exceeded. The administrator is responsible for conducting study visits while strictly adhering to the sponsor's protocol, which is crucial for providing quality data to the client. Accurate and timely data entry into electronic data entry systems is a key responsibility, along with resolving all data queries to meet project timelines for database lock. If available, the administrator may delegate these tasks to research assistants. In addition to managing research operations, the Clinical Research Administrator serves as a liaison between the Investigators, study sponsors, and DaVita facility teammates. Building rapport with DaVita Dialysis unit teammates is vital for maintaining their engagement in clinical research projects. The administrator is also responsible for resolving issues that arise in the units related to research studies. Adherence to DaVita's standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice, and compliance with all applicable healthcare and research regulations is expected. The administrator is accountable for marketing the study site to sponsors and/or CROs to obtain study awards, which includes participating in pre-study site selection visits for the placement of clinical studies. The role requires a commitment to DaVita's values and the ability to demonstrate these values positively and proactively in interactions with patients, teammates, management, physicians, and vendors. The administrator must manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities in an evolving work environment. Experience in managing confidential information with discretion and judgment is also necessary. The position may require reliable transportation to travel between local research sites, and candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria regarding criminal convictions and federal program participation.