Senior Research Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

3h • $70,728 - $80,136 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a long history of training physicians and scientists. As part of NYU Langone Health, it is dedicated to improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care. The institution values equity and inclusion, striving to create an environment where diverse faculty, staff, and students can thrive.

This role is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and managing research studies at the Medical Center. The Senior Research Coordinator will oversee financial and protocol development, assist with recruitment strategies, enrollment, grant submissions, and study coordination. They will perform intra-operative monitoring, act as a liaison with funding agencies, and ensure research protocols are executed in accordance with Good Clinical Practices and HIPAA. The position involves direct interaction with patients/subjects and the Principal Investigator, and provides guidance to research support staff, working autonomously with limited oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible related experience coordinating clinical/research trials studies.
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Internet applications.
• Effective oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Time management skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong understanding and knowledge base of coordination requirements associated with clinical/research trials.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Certification is preferred (required in some disciplines).
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops draft budgets, monitors budgets throughout trials, and recommends staffing levels based on reviewed protocols.
• Reviews sponsor-proposed budgets for adequate coverage and recommends changes.
• Prepares funding reports to funding agencies.
• Identifies potential sponsors/agents for trials and participates in protocol development.
• Oversees the submission of necessary documents to the NYU Institutional Board (IRB) and NYU Office of Clinical Trials for human subjects research approval.
• Secures accurate signatures and forwards documents/forms to appropriate destinations.
• Ensures accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and obligations to patients/subjects, Principal Investigator, research team, and sponsor.
• Monitors patient/subject safety and reports issues to appropriate parties.
• Oversees monthly enrollment statistics submission to the Office of Clinical Trials.
• Prepares progress reports to funding agencies and presentations to sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and provides reports on study progress to the principal investigator, sponsoring agency, etc.
• Recommends changes/additions to established data fields.
• Analyzes collected data, formulates and prepares databases, and generates measurement reports.
• Maintains awareness of study regulatory status and keeps up-to-date regulatory documents.
• Assists with the informed consent process, ensuring patients/subjects understand study requirements.
• Monitors patient/subject safety and reports issues to the Principal Investigator, Physician, and Research Nurse.
• Reminds patients/subjects of visits and compliance.
• Oversees planning and management of study activities and multiple projects.
• Reviews project progress and initiates actions to achieve objectives.
• Oversees the preparation of grant applications and related activities, including fundraising if applicable.
• Collects and organizes required paperwork for grant submissions.
• Follows up and coordinates resolution of issues with progress reports to sponsors.
• Manages the recruitment process for studies/programs.
• Screens potential patients/subjects for study eligibility, which may involve gathering information from medical records, physician referrals, advertisements, and scheduling visits.
• Reviews screening process elements with the Principal Investigator, including inclusion/exclusion criteria, informed consent, documentation, and patient/subject willingness to participate.
• Evaluates information and data to make decisions and solve problems.
• Resolves complex situations based on established policies and procedures, referring unresolved issues to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance, training, and leadership to less experienced staff.
• May provide input into staff evaluations.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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