CTMS Project Analyst

JOB DUTIES

CTMS Study Builds and Maintenance

• The primary role of this position will be assisting with the setup, build, activation, and ongoing support of all trial types (federally funded, industry-sponsored, and investigator initiated human subject research) in Clinical Conductor - SLU's CTMS system.

• This involves reviewing clinical research protocol documents and replicating the protocol schedule of events and collaborating with direct supervisor, finance team, clinical research team, project manager, health system representatives, consultants, and vendors to ensure overall completion of goals, schedules, and deadline.

• Analyst would also update CTMS protocol information as amendments occur to the protocol calendar/ budget.

QA/QC and Reporting

• Perform system testing as directed and quality control of application functionality during application upgrades.

• Helps to develop and build reports for CTO, business managers, SOM leadership.

• Assists with user training, as needed.

• Assists with auditing of each system to ensure minimum data requirements.

Site Support/Training

• Provide first line of technical support (help desk) to current users who encounter problems or have questions with CTMS electronic systems - include Advarra's Clinical Conductor and eReg, as well as any related interfaces with additional systems, and any future systems deployed to support the research mission.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Knowledge of business, budget, financial processes, practices, financial guidelines and terminology.

• Planning/organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Strong analytical skills and proficient in business applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).

• Great understanding of clinical trial related data.

• Demonstrates understanding of clinical trial management financial principles and budget management.

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as EPIC.

• Understands SQL, advanced in Excel, SAS experience is a bonus.

• Experience with developing reports, stats and analyzing data to support report building.

• Ability to be self-directed, meet timelines, participate in meetings.

• Strong and effective communication skills are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Meets one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of related experience in clinical systems analysis, or

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with experience in clinical research and clinical trial management systems, or

• RN with experience in clinical research and clinical trial management systems, or

• 5 years Business Analyst experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Clinical Conductor is a suite of clinical and translational research modules consisting of software for research, patient registry and biospecimen management implemented in multi-disciplinary institutions, including NCI designated Cancer Centers.