Clinical Research Coordinator (DCR)

DaVita Kidney Care•06610 - DCR Norfolk, MA

3d•$50,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita Clinical Research (DCR) is seeking a motivated, positive, and innovative Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate, manage, and conduct nephrology clinical research trials in dialysis centers and physicians’ practices. DCR is a renal research site network that conducts clinical trials across the United States. This position is based at the Norfolk, Virginia site and coordinates and executes all aspects of late-phase clinical trials in Norfolk and surrounding areas. A flexible weekly work schedule may be available based on business needs. The coordinator leads clinical trials through enrollment, maintenance, and closeout; performs protocol-specific research procedures in partnership with physician investigators; and serves as a liaison among physicians, sponsors, and DaVita facility teammates. The role is accountable for enrollment targets, timely and accurate electronic data entry, prompt resolution of data queries, and compliance with good clinical practice, applicable laws, DCR procedures and policies, and clinical research standards. DaVita Clinical Research is a wholly owned subsidiary of DaVita Inc. and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with sites across the United States. DCR supports pharmaceutical and medical device companies with clinical-trial design, recruitment, and completion, and also conducts retrospective outcomes research intended to improve care and quality of life for people with kidney disease.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of clinical research experience managing studies from startup through closeout, or equivalent experience.
Reliable transportation to travel between local research sites.
Commitment to DaVita’s values and ability to demonstrate them positively and proactively in interactions with patients, teammates, management, physicians, and vendors.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames.
Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
Experience managing confidential information or issues with discretion and judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential from SOCRA or ACRP.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, manage, and conduct nephrology clinical research trials in dialysis centers and physicians’ practices.
Execute all aspects of late-phase clinical trials at the Norfolk site and surrounding areas.
Manage clinical trials through enrollment, maintenance, and closeout.
Perform research procedures according to study protocols in partnership with the physician investigator.
Coordinate research activities and liaise with principal investigators or sub-investigators, study sponsors, and DaVita facility teammates.
Meet or exceed project enrollment targets at the site.
Enter study data accurately and on time in electronic data entry systems.
Resolve data queries promptly to meet project timelines for database lock.
Demonstrate compliance with good clinical practice and applicable law, and verify that study teams comply.
Follow DCR standard operating procedures and policies and customary clinical research standards.
Understand and promote compliance with applicable healthcare and research regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) match.
Paid time off and PTO cash out.
December industry wellness break during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace®.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning.
Performance-based rewards.