Senior Research Coordinator

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a top‑ranked medical school and integral part of NYU Langone Health, is committed to improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care. The institution values equity, inclusion, and the professional growth of its faculty, staff, and students.

Position Summary

The Senior Research Coordinator will provide moderate to advanced coordination of clinical research studies in Surgery at the Medical Center. Responsibilities include recruitment, enrollment, data collection, study coordination, grant submissions, study monitoring, and liaison duties with internal and external funding agencies. The role ensures accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and obligations to patients, the Principal Investigator (PI), the research team, and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Study Regulations: Maintain up‑to‑date regulatory documents, assist with informed consent, remind patients of visits, monitor safety issues, and report to the PI, physician, and research nurse.
• Data Management: Collect and audit patient information, abstract data from charts, manage database entries, prepare forms and reports, and compile recruitment screens for eligibility.
• Clinical Competency: Perform specimen centrifugation, handling, storage, and shipping; complete required training and certification.
• Continuous Learning: Pursue ongoing continuing education (minimum 10 CEUs annually) and serve as a resource to peers.
• Human Subjects Research: Oversee IRB and Office of Clinical Trials submissions, prepare and audit enrollment statistics, and ensure compliance with human subjects regulations.
• Reporting and Analysis: Research, compile, and analyze data; generate preliminary reports for sponsors and the PI; conduct protocol‑specific assessments.
• Grants: Prepare and submit grant applications, organize required paperwork, coordinate issue resolution, and report to sponsors.
• Budget: Draft preliminary budgets with the budget specialist, review sponsor proposals, assist with funding reports, and monitor trial budgets.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Evaluate information to prioritize issues, resolve complex situations, and recommend solutions to supervisors.
• Judgment/Decision‑Making: Recognize problems, apply policies, seek guidance when needed, and advise appropriate personnel.
• Communication/Relationship with Others: Cooperate and communicate effectively at all levels, maintain confidentiality, and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Other Responsibilities: Provide technical guidance to students, ensure timely project completion, embody organizational core values, and participate in special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration, or a related discipline.
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience coordinating clinical/research trial studies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet applications.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with all management levels.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, manage time, multitask, and make independent decisions.
• Strong understanding of coordination requirements for clinical/research trials and ability to solve problems under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Experience working in an academic medical center.

Benefits

NYU Grossman School of Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that supports employees at every life stage. The program includes financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness initiative covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $70,727.81 – $91,104.61 annually. Actual compensation depends on experience, education, specialty, and hospital needs. This range does not include bonuses, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.