Senior Project Coordinator

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Chicago, IL

9d • $61,800 - $103,000

About The Position

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

The coordinator supports Research Scientists and Project Managers with study protocol tasks and trains Research Assistants and Project Coordinators on protocols. The role assists with study budgets and work plans, tracks and reports hours and expenses, and may help manage project budgets. It manages day-to-day project operations, including protocol development, regulatory documents and IRB submissions, recruitment, study visit preparation, case report form documentation, and participant follow-up. The coordinator also interviews research subjects for recruitment, retention, and data collection; prepares reports for the AbilityLab, Northwestern University, ClinicalTrials.gov, and study sponsors; supports qualitative and quantitative data analysis; and ensures project documents are current and routed appropriately.

The Senior Project Coordinator is expected to uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and core values, including communication, accountability, adaptability, sound judgment and problem solving, customer service, hope, compassion, discovery, collaboration, and commitment to excellence. The position 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.
• At least 1 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 project-planning experience 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 quality and operational 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 of and experience with IRB procedures and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Support Research Scientists and Project Managers by completing designated study protocol tasks.
• Train Research Assistants and Project Coordinators on study protocols.
• Assist with developing study budgets and project work plans; track and report hours and expenses; and potentially assist with budget management.
• Manage daily research project operations, including protocol development, regulatory document preparation, IRB submissions, recruitment, study visit preparation, case report form documentation, 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, current, and sent to the appropriate party.
• Coordinate and oversee Research Assistants and Project Coordinators to support timely completion of deliverables and achievement of recruitment targets.
• Complete project reports and manage development of dissemination products.
• Perform other duties assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Benefits

• The employer offers a comprehensive benefits program described as competitive with industry peers in its geographic locations; eligibility and benefits may vary by position.

What This Job Offers

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