Clinical Advisor

Overview
We are seeking aClinical Advisor to support the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world. Candidates will work at a diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Take the next big step in your career and apply below to help us make a difference.
CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.
Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate a range of individual clinical site-management activities.
  
• Advise PIs on clinical site start-up and relevant operational and regulatory issues including resource allocation, and administrative issues.
  
• Provide leadership for planning, organizing, and conducting site visits or reverse site visits as appropriate to clinical trials units/clinical research sites to effectively fulfill site management responsibilities.
  
• Assess the level of clinical trials research competency of clinical research sites and the extent of research knowledge and technology available to achieve the desired quantity and quality results for the clinical research trials being conducted.
  
• Evaluate clinical trials units/clinical research sites' organizational structures and modes of operations in relationship to the achievement of the Division's goals and objectives in the areas of administration, clinical site management, and recruitment of patients.
  
• Provide oversight and technical direction for evaluation of site performance.
  
• Identify problems or issues that transcend individual units or trends that indicate the need for procedural clarification or policy development and recommends follow-up actions or policy directives to OCSO Director or Branch Chief.
  
• Conduct trainings at sites and Network meetings on relevant policies/regulations.
  
• Attend Network meetings, conference calls, ad hoc meetings and working groups.
  
• Support federal Program Officers by: 1) tracking and summarizing grantee compliance with training requirements, grantee progress in meeting the grant aims by reviewing progress reports, and adherence to applicable regulations; and 2) reviewing and providing input on training materials, policies and procedures.
  
• Participate in the creation and review of site development and site closure-related documents and checklists.
  
• Interface with networks, investigators, Operations Centers, to share information and collaborate on research and site-related issues.
  
• Prepare oral and written presentations for internal and external programmatic and scientific meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS degree in a science or health related discipline.
• Progressive experience in managing clinical trials/clinical research sites and/or monitoring clinical trials, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical research.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com . CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.
Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.