Clinical Research Program Lead

About the role

The Clinical Research Program Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating research initiatives and major projects, managing and advancing the completion of clinical research activities as an essential team member. In collaboration with cross‑functional teams, the role ensures research initiatives are executed efficiently from inception to completion, requiring an extensive understanding of research operations, procedures, project management, and the ability to operate independently to support the organization’s objective of delivering innovative breakthroughs in pediatric healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee study implementation, staff training, regulatory and protocol compliance, participant recruitment and retention, data collection and reporting, site communication, and study progress.
• Ensure the highest standards of protocol implementation and data quality.
• Identify and address operational barriers.
• Coordinate study meetings and communications.
• Develop and implement processes to support efficient, consistent, and successful execution of research activities.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for collaborating institutions for the PLAY study.
• Oversee coordination and successful execution of PLAY study activities across participating sites under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Manage overall project management, study implementation, regulatory oversight, site communication, enrollment and follow‑up activities at Children’s Hospital Colorado, follow‑up activities for participants enrolled at other sites, and monitor study progress across all locations.
• Facilitate training and support for participating sites.
• Manage study resources and timelines.
• Contribute to ongoing study development.
• Coordinate all local study activities for the SPIN VINYL study.
• Oversee study execution at Children’s Hospital Colorado including staff training, development and implementation of procedures to facilitate recruitment and participant retention, adherence to study protocols, and maintaining the highest standards of protocol implementation, data collection, and reporting.
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