Clinical Research Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

18h

About The Position

The Clinical Research Specialist functions independently with minimal supervision and direction, coordinating multiple research studies by implementing study protocols in accordance with regulatory, departmental, and institutional requirements. This role involves providing mentoring, direction, supervision, and guidance to Clinical Research Coordinators, and may include serving as a project manager or team lead with supervisory responsibilities. The specialist performs diverse duties requiring analysis, sound judgment, and a high level of knowledge of specific protocols. Key aspects include maintaining interdisciplinary relationships with participating physicians and clinical departments, and interacting compassionately and respectfully with study participants diagnosed with various medical conditions and diagnoses. Beth Israel Lahey Health is a large healthcare organization with over 35,000 employees, committed to patient and colleague protection, requiring all staff to be vaccinated against influenza. The organization fosters a culture of continuous learning, growth, innovation, and belonging, offering comprehensive compensation and benefits to support a healthy and balanced life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (or 8+ years of relevant work experience in absence of a Bachelor’s degree).
5+ years of relative experience.
5+ years of direct work-related experience in a research setting.
Proven leadership ability and ability to successfully work independently with little to no direction.
Proven ability to comprehend and apply regulations.
Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Strong verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, attention to detail, organizational and leadership skills.
Proven ability to function independently, set priorities, take direction and initiative.
Ability to travel nationally to other research sites, attend investigator meetings and educational conferences as required.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and work collaboratively in small teams.
Vaccination against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
CCRP/CCRC Certification, or equivalent certification, preferred.
Supervisory experience a plus.
Epic experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate multiple research studies by implementing study protocols in accordance with regulatory, departmental and institutional requirements.
Provide mentoring, direction, supervision and guidance to Clinical Research Coordinators.
Serve as a project manager or team lead with supervisory responsibilities (may).
Perform diverse duties requiring analysis, sound judgment and a high level of knowledge of specific protocols.
Maintain interdisciplinary relationship with participating physicians and clinical departments.
Interact with study participants diagnosed with various medical conditions and diagnoses.
Act as a team leader creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
Provide a high level of customer service to patients, colleagues, professional staff and external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.