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P2
CLIN.GEN.P2
Operational Performer
Clinical Research

Operational Performer

CLIN.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Independently executes site management tasks and ensures adverse events and safety data are reported per protocol.

Level
P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Clinical Research · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Independently executes site management tasks and ensures adverse events and safety data are reported per protocol.

The story of this role

Who does this work

A Clinical Research Coordinator who wants to design and conduct successful clinical trials that advance medical science and improve patient lives.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: There is increasing competition in the pharmaceutical industry, making it necessary to develop innovative approaches to clinical trials.
  • The internal problem: The coordinator often feels overwhelmed by the complexity of regulatory requirements and the need for effective communication within study teams.
  • Why it matters: Every patient deserves access to safe and effective treatments available through rigorous scientific evaluation.

The plan

  1. 1. Develop a comprehensive study protocol that outlines objectives and methodology.
  2. 2. Assemble a diverse team of experts across disciplines, including clinical staff, data managers, and regulatory specialists.
  3. 3. Prepare and submit all necessary documents to regulatory authorities for approval.
  4. 4. Recruit and screen eligible participants, ensuring their needs and rights are prioritized throughout the process.
  5. 5. Monitor trials diligently to ensure compliance, collect data accurately, and analyze results to establish safety and efficacy.

What's at stake

1. Encounter significant delays or failures in trials due to poor planning or insufficient resources. 2. Risk the safety of participants and the integrity of the research due to lack of adherence to protocols or regulations.

Success looks like

1. Successfully lead clinical trials that result in new drugs or devices receiving regulatory approval. 2. Achieve recognition for the team’s work, contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.

Summary

Independently executes site management tasks and ensures adverse events and safety data are reported per protocol.

Level — P2 — Developing Professional

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope
Defined deliverables / small features
Autonomy
General supervision; reviewed at milestones
Complexity
Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
Impact
Own and immediate-team deliverables
Decision rights
Routine technical choices within guidance
Leadership
May guide interns
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

No core outputs recorded yet.

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Responsibilities5

  • Conducts site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visitscommonlevel
  • Verifies source data against CRFs to ensure accuracycommonlevel
  • Maintains regulatory documentscommonlevel
  • Reports adverse events and safety datacommonlevel
  • Ensures site compliance with protocolscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Conduct site visitscommonlevel
  • Verify data accuracycommonlevel
  • Maintain regulatory compliancecommonlevel

Skills5

  • Site managementcommonlevel
  • Data verificationcommonlevel
  • Regulatory documentationcommonlevel
  • Communicationcommonlevel
  • Problem-solvingcommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Clinical trial monitoringcommonlevel
  • Regulatory documentationcommonlevel
  • Adverse event reportingcommonlevel
  • CRF data verificationcommonlevel
  • Site management processescommonlevel

competency5

  • Effective problem solvingcommonlevel
  • Organizational skillscommonlevel
  • Proactive communicationcommonlevel
  • Regulatory adherencecommonlevel
  • Data verificationcommonlevel

qualification2

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in clinical research, pharmacy, biology, nursing, or equivalentcommonlevel
  • Certifications such as CCRA, CCRP, or CIPcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Clinical Research IIcommonmedium0.70
Clinical Research 2commonmedium0.66
Operational Performercommonmedium0.50
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O*NET / SOC

  • code=19-0000title=Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review