Project Coordinator Research

Brown Medicine • Cranston, RI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to patient care. Research literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Provide strategic oversight and operational management for multiple federally-funded and foundation-sponsored research grants focused on health for justice-involved populations. Ensure research compliance, managing multi-site study operations, supervising a diverse research team, and facilitating the translation of research findings into actionable policy and practice improvements. 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 in public health, social sciences, biological sciences, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research coordination or project management
• Demonstrated experience with IRB processes and human subjects research protections
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and research compliance requirements
• Advanced competence with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and OneDrive/SharePoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting demands
• Creative problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in public health (MPH), public policy, health services research, criminal justice, or related discipline
• Experience working within carceral systems (prisons, jails, or community corrections) or with justice-involved populations
• Meaningful experience working with incarcerated, formerly incarcerated individuals, or other marginalized populations highly desired
• Experience supervising research staff strongly preferred
• Experience with federally-funded research projects (NIH, SAMHSA, or similar) preferred
• Proficiency with qualitative analysis software (NVivo, Dedoose) preferred
• Residency in or near Rhode Island highly desirable for efficiency of work, which may require frequent presence at correctional facilities and community partner sites

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations across multiple concurrent research grants, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met
• Coordinates multi-site study activities and maintains relationships with collaborating institutions
• Manages contracts with research consultants in collaboration with Research Grants Administration
• Maintains organized project documentation via OneDrive and other institutional platforms
• Ensures all research activities comply with IRB requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and applicable federal regulations
• Prepares, submits, and manages IRB applications, modifications, continuing reviews, and adverse event reports
• Maintains ClinicalTrials.gov registrations and ensures timely reporting of study results
• Schedules and coordinates Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) meetings and prepares required reports
• Monitors study enrollment and ensures appropriate recruitment practices
• Maintains appropriate historical record-keeping and scientific decision-making documentation
• Provide strategic oversight and operational management for multiple federally-funded and foundation-sponsored research grants focused on health for justice-involved populations
• Directly supervises and provides mentorship to research staff including Research Assistants, Research Community Health Workers, interns, students, and post-doctoral fellows
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews staff tasks to ensure quality and timeliness
• Oversees participant-centered research activities performed by research assistants, including: Informed consent processes, Qualitative and quantitative interview administration, Medication transport and secure storage protocols, Participant reimbursement and gift card distribution, Student surveys and data collection activities
• Conducts regular team meetings and facilitates communication across project staff
• Supports training and professional development of team members
• Oversees qualitative data management including coding and transcript analysis using software such as NVivo or Dedoose
• Maintains trial participant screening and enrollment records
• Participates in the interpretation of research results through conferences with investigators and other researchers
• Manages the publication pipeline, including coordinating manuscript drafts, tracking submissions, and corresponding with journals
• Assists in writing and editing presentations, manuscripts, and reports for publication

Benefits

• 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.
• The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
• Normal office environment with remote work feasible.
• The position may require travel to local study sites within Rhode Island, with occasional travel to out-of-state study sites possible but not required.
• Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level