JOB TITLE – Program Development Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES - The Program Development Coordinator is responsible for obtaining new studies through industry networking and serving as a liaison for Investigator-initiated trials where such trials are conducted.  Accurately maintains and updates pre-study tracking system.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

* Develops relationships with sponsors and contract research organizations, which provide potential studies.

* Maintains a list of potential pharmaceutical and CRO relationships.

Markets SCRI services and capabilities to pharmaceutical companies, CRO’s and within industry network.

* Develops and maintains strong industry ties, utilizing both the network and the Internet, in order to acquire new studies.

* Follows up with correspondence to new leads.

* Follows/Documents all pre-study activity from initial lead activity to study start.

* Documents all Sponsor/CRO/Site correspondence pertaining to all pre-study activity.

* Maintains files on new business leads, including weekly update of LOPS report.

* Participates in Weekly Manager’s Meeting to provide updates on new study activity as requested.

* Coordinates and leads Protocol Review Committee Meeting.  Updates and distributes Protocol Review meeting agenda.

* Provides additional reports as requested on all study activity.

* Maintains and updates all Site Profiles.

* Provides Sponsors up to date CV’s as requested.

* Intercedes as needed to facilitate Site to Sponsor communication during pre-study phase.

* Develops good relationship with research staff and physicians.

* Provides Sites with weekly LOPS reports while collaborating with research staff to ensure accurate updates are documented and communicated to the appropriate Corporate departments.

* Maintains updated Site List and Contact information.  Distributes updated list to corporate staff.

* Ensures all CDAs, Questionnaires, and Pre-study Site Visit Follow-up Forms are accurately tracked for completion. 

* Works with the Trainer to plan and execute study recruitment related training session for research staff. 

* Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - This position requires the following minimal requirements:

* Knowledge of clinical research trial contract negotiation.

* Understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards in clinical trials.

* Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry.

* Knowledge of principles and methods involved in creating, showing, demonstrating, and promoting physician network agreements.

* Excellent time management skills.

* Proficient computer skills.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two years experience in healthcare or marketing. 

Strong organizational and communication skills. 

Knowledge of medical terminology necessary. 

Must be available for occasional travel. 

Strong computer skills necessary (Word, Excel, Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook)