OnCore impacts teams and individuals involved in clinical research. The following is an overview of how different groups will be affected:
The full list of staff roles and their definitions are as follows:
Principal Investigator
Investigator at the site responsible for signing the Delegation of Task List (DTL) for a given protocol and with overall responsibility for the study conduct at the site.
Study Site Contact
The point of contact for the study. Serves as the main communication liaison for a research site, coordinating interactions and logistics in the absence of a centralized study contact model.
Primary Research Coordinator
Acts as the lead in monitoring compliance and data quality in clinical trials. In CTMS, appears as the Protocol Contact, emphasizing their role in overseeing trial conduct, distinct from coordinators due to their monitoring and audit focus.
Clinical Research Nurse
Specializes in patient care, usually in dedicated clinical research settings, administering treatments and monitoring health.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Person having responsibility for consent. Individual responsible for tracking receipt, distribution, dispensing, and final disposition of study-provided agents. Typically, a backup coordinator.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Research nurse that specializes in patient care, usually in dedicated clinical research settings, administering treatments and monitoring health. Also has study coordinator responsibilities: Person having responsibility for consent. Individual responsible for tracking receipt, distribution, dispensing, and final disposition of study-provided agents.
Treating Physician
Provides medical care to study participants, ensuring adherence to the treatment protocol. Identified in various forms in CTMS, distinct from nurses or coordinators due to their medical decision-making role.
Regulatory Coordinator
Site staff responsible for regulatory submissions and maintaining essential documents.
Data Coordinator
Manages the collection and entry of data in clinical trials. QA and operational, they ensure that data is accurately recorded and maintained in accordance with the protocol.
Data Manager
Oversees the data management process, including data collection, validation, and analysis. They ensure the integrity and confidentiality of study data so accurate data can be extracted and valid/reproducible conclusions can be obtained.
Data Monitor
Ensures the accuracy and completeness of clinical trial data through monitoring and auditing. They identify and resolve data discrepancies.
Financial Coordinator
Manages the financial aspects of clinical research, including budgeting, billing, and financial reporting.
Laboratory Coordinator
Pathology lab support.
Coverage Analyst
Reviews clinical research protocols and related documents to determine insurance coverage and billing compliance for clinical trial participants.
Quality Assurance
Focuses on ensuring that the clinical research is conducted and documented in compliance with quality standards, regulations, and protocols.
Sub-Investigator
The person having responsibility for consent. Individual responsible for verification of eligibility. Individual responsible for assessing study end points. Investigator having responsibility for subject treatment (aka, Enrolling Investigator). Individual responsible for conducting physical exams and assessments. Individual responsible for writing patient treatment orders for IND agents. Responsible for assessing adverse events.
Research Advanced Practice Professional
A healthcare professional, often with an advanced degree, who participates in the clinical research process, possibly involving direct patient care or specialized assessments.
Co-Investigator
Collaborates with the principal investigator in the design, conduct, and reporting of the research. They may share some responsibilities with the PI.
Study Activation Specialist
Focuses on the initial set-up and activation of clinical trials, ensuring that all prerequisites for the start of the study are met.
Budget Analyst
Responsible for the financial planning and analysis of research studies. They develop and monitor the study budget.