Senior Project Coordinator

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Project Coordinator plans, coordinates, and implements research projects at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The role contributes to multiple research projects involving therapeutics, medical devices, physical therapy modalities, and outcomes, and works with a supervisor as a liaison between project team members and collaborators to lead key departmental projects. The position coordinates and oversees Research Assistants and Project Coordinators to support timely project deliverables and recruitment targets, prepares project reports, and manages development of dissemination products.

The Senior Project Coordinator supports Research Scientists and Project Managers with study protocol tasks, trains Research Assistants and Project Coordinators, assists with study budgets and project work plans, and tracks hours and expenses. The role manages daily research operations, including protocol development, regulatory documents and IRB submissions, recruitment, study visits, case report forms, and participant follow-up. It also interviews research subjects, prepares reports for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Northwestern University, ClinicalTrials.gov, and study sponsors, supports qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and ensures project documents are complete, current, and delivered to appropriate parties.

The position is expected to demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s vision, mission, and core values, including hope, compassion, discovery, collaboration, and commitment to excellence, as well as communication, accountability, flexibility/adaptability, judgment/problem solving, and customer service. Other duties may be assigned in the institute’s best interest. The role works in a normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperatures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological, physical science, social science, clinical, or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Project Coordinator at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab or in an equivalent role at another institution.
• Knowledge of current Good Clinical Practice (cGCP) and its application in clinical research.
• Demonstrated experience with project planning in a complex, regulated environment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact daily with internal and external customers.
• Advanced organizational skills to prioritize and complete varied tasks efficiently and provide leadership when required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting to maximize operational quality and efficiency.
• Ability to understand clinical study protocols and assist study investigators with various tasks.
• Skill using a personal computer and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a clinical research coordinator is highly desired but not required.
• Knowledge and experience with IRB procedures and submissions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Research Scientists and Project Managers by taking responsibility for designated study-protocol tasks.
• Train Research Assistants and Project Coordinators on study protocols.
• Assist with developing study budgets based on protocols and creating project work plans.
• Assist with tracking and reporting hours and expenses; may assist with managing project budgets.
• Manage daily operational aspects of research projects, including protocol development, regulatory document preparation, IRB submissions, study recruitment, preparation for study visits, documentation of results in case report forms, and participant follow-up.
• Interview research subjects for recruitment, study retention, and data collection.
• Prepare reports for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Northwestern University, ClinicalTrials.gov, and study sponsors when necessary.
• Support qualitative and quantitative data-analysis needs.
• Ensure project documents are complete and current and are sent to the appropriate party.
• Coordinate and oversee Research Assistants and Project Coordinators to support timely completion of deliverables and achievement of recruitment targets.
• Manage development of dissemination products.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program described as competitive with industry peers in the organization’s geographic locations; benefits and eligibility may vary by position.

What This Job Offers

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