Clinical Research Coordinator III-Neurology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Lurie Children’s is ranked in all 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

About the role

Coordinates all clinical research activities with minimal supervision. Adheres to the service values and principles as well as the principles of research ethics. Based on specific research program needs, patient-facing vs. data administrative responsibilities will vary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of clinical research projects, including study start-up, site qualifications, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Oversees site visits, promptly addresses sponsor queries, and ensures strict adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements throughout all study activities.
• Manages regulatory compliance and documentation processes, including preparing and maintaining regulatory documents, registering studies on clinicaltrials.gov if required, assisting investigators with regulatory submissions such as to the FDA, and developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to research protocols and regulatory standards.
• Promotes ethical conduct in research and ensures integrity in all aspects of study conduct and data handling.
• Manages logistical and administrative aspects of clinical research projects by maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment, preparing lab kits and requisitions, organizing and maintaining study documents including regulatory binders and source documents, tracking deadlines for grants and deliverables, and constructing codebooks for data dictionaries.
• Manages participant engagement throughout clinical research studies by identifying and recruiting eligible subjects, conducting informed consent/assent processes, coordinating subject reimbursement, verifying participant eligibility, and serving as the primary point of contact for study-related inquiries and support.
• Manages the data lifecycle in clinical research by abstracting information from medical records, entering data into case report and study forms, preparing abstracted/coded data for analysis, conducting statistical analyses, and ensuring database validity and integrity through QA/QC checks and data monitoring processes.
• Manages some financial aspects of research projects by assisting in budget preparation and fund review, as well as supports the research central offices and Principal Investigator (PI) in grant preparation and reporting activities.
• Provides comprehensive training and mentorship to research personnel by assisting in study conduct training, serving as a mentor and resource, and assists the onboarding process for new study team members.
• Leads the dissemination of research findings through manuscript preparation, collaboration on abstracts/posters, presentation of research at national meetings, or coordination of research education conferences.
• Performs other job functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two or more years of research experience required; two to three years with complex research projects preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple simultaneous studies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods and remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems. May assist in technology system implementation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, problem solve, and serve as a mentor.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $59,280.00 - $96,928.00. At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

For full-time and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
• Various voluntary benefits including:
  • Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan servicing and support.
• Adoption benefits.
• Backup childcare and eldercare.
• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
• Discount purchasing program.