Clinical Research Coordinator - Population Sciences

About the role

The Division of Population Sciences at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I. This position involves working with principal investigators (PIs) focused on blood cancer care delivery and bioethics, collaborating with project team members, and managing various aspects of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the clinical trials start-up process from receipt of protocols through the Scientific Review Committee and IRB submissions, and site activation activities.
• Responsible for data reporting and management, collection of source documents, use and development of case report forms, adverse events reporting, filing, and archiving of study records, and resolution of data queries.
• Maintain and organize study participant/subject trial binder and regulatory binders, enter all required study data on an ongoing basis and as applicable.
• Ensure all study related samples are collected, properly prepared, and shipped according to the protocol requirements and IATA/DOT regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Protocol Scheduling, Materials Management, the Clinical Research Laboratory, Pharmacy, Research Nursing, and other departments, as needed per the requirements of the clinical trial.
• Coordinate and manage clinical trials throughout the trial life cycle, including communication with sponsors and regulatory authorities.
• Closely coordinate with study participants as directed/required by the protocol and/or study team.
• May be responsible for tissue sample collection per trial requirements.
• Responsible for data entry of Subject Visit Tracking information into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with medical visits, assessments, and other subject-specific information.
• Responsible for data entry of time and effort spent on study-specific activities and other administrative tasks into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with work completed.
• Responsible for data entry of study-specific activity, including but not limited to monitor visits, external site enrollment, amendments, receipt of Safety Reports, etc. into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with activity completed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through.
• Able to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or 1 year of Dana-Farber Associate Clinical Research Coordinator experience required.
• 0-1 years of experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred.