Clinical Research Prgm Coord PD

Brown Medicine • Cranston, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 programs, processes and outcome evaluation of the program. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with statistics.
• May require valid driver’s license where grant requires travel outside of hospital.
• Three or more years progressively more responsible relevant experience, depending on size and complexity of program(s).
• Experience should demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively prepare and monitor budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in relevant discipline is preferred.

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 for training and orientation to project.
• Coordinates work schedule, monitors adherence to procedures/protocols to ensure optimal patient participation rates, accurate data collection, timely follow up and the like.
• Provides input into development of performance evaluation for non-clinical aspects of staff assigned to project.
• Recommends corrective action as appropriate.
• Organizes and implements the protocol of the project, provides direct services, as outlined by the grant criteria.
• Assists in coordinating clinical research project, including regularly functioning as research assistant to perform related activities which may include: review records, identify patients meeting eligibility criteria, establishing and maintaining research records for study participants, review medical records to abstract information, administer standardized tests and entering data into computerized database.
• Assists research investigators in budgeting and managing financial accounts effectively within the guidelines and policies established by the Hospital as well as sponsoring agencies.
• Resolves problems and monitors monthly expense reports for accuracy and conformance to budget.
• Addresses variances as required to meet the grant budget.
• May prepare special analyses as appropriate.
• 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.
• Also coordinates audits and on-site visits by the pharmaceutical companies and any other appropriate groups.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies and objectives.
• 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.

Benefits

• As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England.
• Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.
• Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.
• Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.
• We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
• Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level