Clinical Trials Contracts and Grants Project Specialist (ACRIN)

Clinical Trials Contracts and Grants Project Specialist (ACRIN) Job Type: Full Time Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Description: Clinical Trials Contracts and Grants Project Specialist The American College of Radiology (w.ACR.org), a professional association for radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians, has been a major factor in radiology clinical research since the 1960s. Located in Philadelphia, the clinical research office administers the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (w.ACRIN.org) and other projects. ACRIN is a cooperative group that manages clinical trials of imaging technologies as they relate to cancer and other diseases. ACRIN both funds and provides a complete infrastructure for multi institutional clinical trials of imaging and related disciplines with support from the National Cancer Institute, the National Institutes of Health, other sources of grant funds, and the medical industry. ACRIN facilitates the development and implementation of trials, data acquisition and management, protocol design and biostatistical analysis, monitoring and quality assurance, financial management, and reporting of trials results. ACR is seeking a Project Specialist I to provide critical support to ACRIN's ability to pursue grant related funding opportunities and to engage the needed resources to meet research objectives.. As a member of the ACRIN team you will: . Translate funding awards as required to generate contracts with service providers and researchers. . Develop and provide status reports to ACRIN and ACR leadership related to contracting activities . Regularly communicate with other staff members to ensure payments for contractual services are provided on a timely and accurate basis. . Serve as liaison to ACR legal counsel to negotiate and resolve contractual terms with contracting parties. . Prepare grant related applications and associated documentation and submit applications to funding authorities on behalf of ACRIN . Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of awarded grant funds . Maintain document archive of all grant funding opportunities Qualified candidates will possess the following: . 4+ years of related experience required . This position typically requires a bachelor's degree or commensurate related experience . Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as superior presentation and interpersonal skills . Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail . Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential If you would like to put your experience to great use in a professional team oriented environment, please apply online by at w.acr.org (Jobs at ACR), or you may submit your resume and salary history to: American College of Radiology 1818 Market Street, Suite 1600 Philadelphia. PA, 19103 Attention: Human Resources (Position: P 436) hr@acr.org ACR offers competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package including a defined contribution pension plan, 403B, paid vacation, paid personal days, paid holidays and sick days, all major insurances life, health, dental, prescription, ADandD, short and long term disability, LTC, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, health club benefit, a business casual/people friendly work environment and more! ACR is an EOE M/F/D/VIndustries: Education/Higher Education