Managing Up: How Study Coordinators Get the Best From their Principal Investigators

This webinar was developed in response to the concerns voiced by many research teams.  It will help define the principles of relationship management between physician investigators, research coordinators, other research professionals, sponsors, federal regulators, and others. The presenters will discuss key concepts in relationship management and communication, operational efficiency, job satisfaction and staff retention, fostering an effective team environment, and identifying resources to help manage research projects.

Session Objectives

Upon completion of this webinar, attendees should be able to:        

• Recognize concepts of relationship management and some key elements to developing a dynamic, effective and efficient work culture with Principal Investigators (and other clinical research professionals)
• Improve operational efficiency and regulatory compliance through an operational plan that defines roles, responsibilities, processes, and procedures.
• Identify key communication challenges and describe recommended approaches for resolution.  
• Describe ideas and concepts that could foster effective working relationships and the team environment.
• Discuss innovative approaches to improving job satisfaction (and staff retention).
• Identify your network of references and resources to assist you in managing research projects and maintaining a collaborative work environment.

Target Audience

This program is intended for research personnel responsible for the organization, coordination, and overall integrity of a research project, under the direction of a Principal Investigator. Clinical research professionals at all levels, especially Study Coordinators, who are involved in the life cycle of a clinical trial can benefit from this program.

Presenters

Allecia A. Harley, MPH CHC is a Manager with Huron Consulting Group’s Clinical Research Solutions and Healthcare Compliance Practice. Allecia has more than 14 years of experience serving the healthcare (public and private) and higher education marketplace as a consultant, an epidemiologist, a researcher, a clinical research associate, and as a business administrator.
She has assisted academic and community providers with assessments of clinical trial billing; compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCPs); and organizational needs for policies, procedures, roles, responsibilities, and clinical research strategy. Allecia received a B.S. in Biology (Minor in Biochemistry) from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan.  

Lily Ariola, RN is an Associate with Huron Consulting Group’s Clinical Research Solutions and Healthcare Compliance Practice.  Her experience spans the hospital, healthcare, and academic settings.  As a nurse, research manager, and trial facilitator, she has a comprehensive understanding of clinical operations and process management. Prior to joining Huron, Lily served on a team responsible for managing the initiation of clinical trials at a major hospital in New York City.  She collaborated on the implementation of a comprehensive clinical research re-engineering plan and assisted on the design, testing, and implementation of a web-based clinical study management system.  Moreover, Lily managed various sponsored and investigator-initiated studies and conducted protocol feasibility analyses for a clinical research department.

Please note: Webinar presentations are delivered online at the scheduled presentation time only and will not be distributed prior to or following the event. Speakers maintain all copyrights on presentation materials and duplication or preservation of webinar content is strictly prohibited.

Continuing Nursing Education The California Board of Registered Nursing approves the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a provider of continuing nursing education. ACRP’s webinar program provides 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education credit (Program Number CBRN-11147-2008-AUD-376). Continuing Pharmacy Education The Association of Clinical Research Professionals is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Universal Program Number 234-08-017-C04-P has been assigned to this program. This program provides 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit. A statement of credit will be e-mailed to participants within 2 weeks of the program. Each participant must submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the program to receive a Continuing Education Statement of credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. Release date: 6/27/08. Association of Clinical Research Professionals The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) provides 1.5 continuing education credits for the completion of this educational activity with the completion of the online evaluation form.  These credits can be used to meet the certification maintenance requirement. (Program Number ACRP-2008-AUD-375).