Clinical Trials Specialist

Vanderbilt Eye Institute

Coordinate review by Institutional Review Board of research proposals/protocols under which human subjects may be involved; compile protocol information, ensure compliance with federal regulations; support the activities of the Principal Investigator in accordance with federal, state, local, institutional, and any other appropriate guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Coordinate protocol and patient consent form process
• Compile and analyze protocol information necessary to write IRB proposals and patient consent forms
• Formulate, design, and revise research proposal forms which are to be completed by research investigators who intend to do research involving human subjects; serve as a resource to these investigators and others who are engaged in research and/or undergoing audits.
• Write consent forms, conferring with PI and/or sponsor on language required. Ensure compliance with federal/IRB regulations
• Ensure approval obtained from IRB as required
• Review research proposals/protocols under which human subjects may be involved for conformity to university policy and Institutional Review Board requirements, and federal regulations.
• Review proposals for completeness of preparation and presentation of adequate and appropriately related information
• Ensure necessary forms, licenses, CVs, labs, are maintained and updated as required to meet regulatory guidelines
• Contact sponsoring company if find error in protocol
• Monitor accrual for study, ensuring compliance with protocol
• Coordinate approval process with Committees
• Communicate and coordinate with research investigators, monitors, IRB, and sponsors on requests for additional information and/or supportive documentation.
• Ensure approvals obtained from Bio and Radiation Safety Committee and IRB Committee, and other regulatory committees, as required
• Provide and maintain liaison with the university committee as the need arises; provide and maintain educational liaison with the investigators, PIs, and research analysts.
• Manage and submit adverse effects forms to the IRB for approval, as required.
• Compile annual reports for IRB on each research study. Provide new summary letter annually, as required.
• Compose and submit Investigational New Drug Applications to the FDA for drugs needing FDA approval. Inform FDA of all revisions to the study and obtain IRB approval of revisions.
• Maintain knowledge of federal regulations
• Read various books, regulations, periodicals, and newspapers to keep informed
• Attend conferences, seminars, symposiums, and classes
• Perform administrative duties in support of the studies
• Supervise clerical support staff to ensure that records and files are properly maintained and that the appropriate documentation is obtained when required
• Maintain database to track protocols, NCI registration, amendment renewals, new submissions, approvals, INDs, outside safety reports, adverse event forms and other data necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Manage cooperative and NCI registration
• Develop policies and procedures to support process
• Train new staff on process

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and < 1 year experience

Department/Unit Summary:

At the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, we strive to make life better for adults and children with eye conditions including glaucoma, vision loss and diseases of the retina. We treat patients from across Tennessee and the Southeast. Our doctors, researchers and support staff use the latest technologies and methods, and we conduct vital vision research that translates to better treatments.

The Vanderbilt Eye Institute is a leader in quality eye care. We offer the latest technologies and methods while conducting innovative research to improve patients' lives and prevent vision loss.

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We work hard each day because your eyes are important to us.

The Vanderbilt Eye Institute attracts some of the most talented doctors and researchers in the country. Our subspecialty ophthalmologists have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training after residency and are board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Vanderbilt Eye Institute's award-winning research staff collaborates with our doctors as well as other Vanderbilt departments to pursue discoveries that enhance the vision of patients everywhere.

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• US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
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• American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
• Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
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