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About the Role

Provide advanced research coordination and operational support for Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and 3T/7T research MRI clinical studies. Apply advanced knowledge of clinical research methodology, neuroimaging protocols, regulatory requirements, and Alzheimer's disease research to evaluate study operations, interpret findings, and develop solutions to complex research challenges.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day activities for ADNI and related neurodegenerative disease research studies.
Facilitate research operations, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, scheduling, retention, and follow-up.
Serve as the primary point of contact for study issues and collaborating research partners.
Evaluate, validate, and manage complex clinical, research datasets, ensuring integrity and regulatory compliance.
Assess study performance metrics, protocol adherence, and data quality trends; recommend procedural modifications.
Prepare and maintain institutional review board (IRB), ethics, and regulatory submissions.
Analyze study milestones, enrollment trends, and participant retention metrics to identify risks.
Collaborate with investigators in the preparation of scientific reports, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
Exercise independent judgment in the interpretation and application of research protocols and standards.
Maintain research records, source documentation, regulatory binders, and study files in accordance with GCP standards.
Coordinate communication among investigators, study staff, sponsors, clinical partners, and external collaborators.
Provide training and guidance to research staff regarding protocol implementation and regulatory requirements.
Support quality assurance activities, study audits, and monitoring visits.
Identify operational challenges and recommend process improvements.
Support implementation and quality oversight of advanced neuroimaging protocols.
Review and synthesize current scientific literature related to neurodegenerative disease research and neuroimaging techniques.
Coordinate study-related meetings and maintain agendas and minutes.
Assist with purchasing, supply inventory management, and processing study-related documentation.
Maintain study calendars, tracking logs, and project management tools.
Support budget tracking and administrative reporting.
Perform other research-related administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, psychology, biological sciences, nursing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical or translational research.
Experience with scientific data evaluation, research methodology, protocol implementation, and complex multi-site studies.
Experience working with human subjects research and regulatory requirements, including IRB submissions and informed consent processes.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subjects protection, and clinical research regulations.
Knowledge of scientific methodology and research literature sufficient to contribute original ideas.
Experience managing research data and electronic data capture systems.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple research activities simultaneously.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with investigators, research staff, study participants, and external collaborators.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and research tracking tools.
Experience with multi-site studies, longitudinal research projects, or federally funded research programs is preferred.
Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease research, neurodegenerative disorders, or ADNI-related research methodology is desirable.
Candidates with a valid California driver’s license are preferred.
Must complete SFVA onboarding, including federal background check, occupational health clearance, vaccines, immunizations, and drug testing.

Skills

Clinical research methodology
Neuroimaging protocols
Regulatory requirements
Alzheimer's disease research
Scientific data evaluation
Protocol implementation
Human subjects research
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Research data management
Electronic data capture systems
Project management
Problem-solving
Interpersonal communication
Written communication
Verbal communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Database systems
Research tracking tools

Location

Mission Bay
SFVAHCS sites
Remote

Work Type

Onsite
Remote

Experience Level

Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary/Compensations

$70,304.00-$93,060.24 per year

About the Company

NCIRE is an affiliate organization of the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS).
NCIRE offers career opportunities in research and administration in pursuit of furthering medical research for our nation’s Veterans.

Equal Opportunity

The Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
NCIRE is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under federal and state law, and to make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
We are committed to furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.
NCIRE actively works to attract and retain talented individuals.
Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States. If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.