Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator- Occupational Therapist
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About The Position
The Clinical Research Senior Coordinator serves as lead resource in the execution of assigned clinical research studies in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer Clinical Trials Management Organization for the Department of Neurological Surgery, Research Lab of Dr. Lauren Wengerd. This role oversees, implements, and coordinates the conduct of daily activities of research studies. The coordinator serves as the primary reviewer of patient records to assess and identify patients who meet criteria for participation in research studies, recruits, interviews, and promotes the study to eligible patients, and educates patients and families about the purpose, goals, and processes of the clinical study. The coordinator leads patient enrollment activities and ensures informed consent authorization is obtained and administered in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements. Additionally, the coordinator facilitates data collection and analysis, as well as scheduling and follow-through of research participant appointments. They monitor participants for adverse reactions to study treatments, procedures, or medications and ensure timely reporting to the clinical team, sponsors, and regulatory agencies as appropriate. The coordinator collects, extracts, codes, and analyzes clinical research data in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB), FDA, state, and sponsor regulations. They participate in internal and external quality assurance activities, including audits and compliance reviews, contribute to the development of new research protocols, and assist in the planning and execution of study goals. The role also involves delivering and/or monitoring rehabilitation interventions and performing testing procedures involving human subjects with neurological impairments. The coordinator contributes to the development and evaluation of novel neurotechnologies targeting upper extremity paralysis due to stroke, spinal cord injury, ALS, and related conditions. They support the preparation and submission of peer-reviewed manuscripts, research reports, and grant proposals, and assist with mentoring and managing undergraduate and graduate students to support lab objectives. This role involves direct engagement with participants from diverse backgrounds and requires close collaboration with clinical providers and interdisciplinary research teams.
