Clinical Research Prgm Coord PD

Reporting to the Principal Investigator(s), and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of research programs, including recruitment, implementation, processes, and outcome evaluation. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as well as demonstrate core success factors: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Assists Principal Investigator(s) with development, design, and data management specifics of new studies and forms; may assist with tabulating and reviewing data results for publication and reporting.
• Assists in developing protocols, intervention plans, and subject recruitment.
• Participates in interview, selection, and evaluation of subordinate research staff.
• Provides training and orientation to project staff.
• Coordinates work schedules, monitors adherence to procedures/protocols to ensure optimal patient participation rates, accurate data collection, and timely follow-up.
• Provides input into development of performance evaluations for non-clinical aspects of staff assigned to the project; recommends corrective action as appropriate.
• Organizes and implements the protocol of the project, provides direct services as outlined by grant criteria.
• Coordinates clinical research projects, functioning as a research assistant to perform activities such as reviewing records, identifying eligible patients, maintaining research records, abstracting information from medical records, administering standardized tests, and entering data into computerized databases.
• Assists research investigators in budgeting and managing financial accounts within hospital and sponsoring agency guidelines.
• Resolves problems and monitors monthly expense reports for accuracy and conformance to budget; addresses variances to meet grant budget and prepares special analyses as needed.
• Coordinates all required submissions related to protocol, physicians, and procedures to the protocol office—regulatory affairs.
• Coordinates collaborative work with other investigators and/or sites, as well as audits and on-site visits by pharmaceutical companies or other appropriate groups.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with hospital and department policies; coordinates and/or conducts annual training in these areas.
• May require outside travel to evaluate sites or for other grant-related reasons.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and review of pertinent literature.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with statistics.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible relevant experience, demonstrating leadership skills and ability to prepare and monitor budgets.
• May require a valid driver’s license if the grant requires travel outside of the hospital.

Supervisory Responsibility

Provides direct supervision for up to 5 full-time equivalent personnel assigned to the program. While most duties are performed in an office environment, the incumbent may be exposed to a patient care environment with minimized risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements through adherence to safety procedures and protocols.

Pay

$26.80-$44.21 per hour

Schedule

• Work Type: 0800-1700
• Work Shift: Variable daily hours
• Per Diem: As required

Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02906