Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Precision Psychiatry (CPP) at Mass General Hospital is seeking applications for a full-time Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to coordinate and administer projects led by Dr. Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli. This position is particularly well-suited for anyone interested in pursuing graduate study in the fields of psychology, public health, neuroscience, or medicine. Experience working with clinical research studies and strong interpersonal skills are strongly preferred. This role works very independently under minimal supervision to enroll eligible patients in clinical research protocols and manage all aspects of data collection and submission for multiple cancer studies. The CRC will be the liaison between the clinical team, sponsor, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure appropriate communication and reporting. The position involves a combination of data abstraction and entry, regulatory management, and patient coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.
Prior experience within Research Protocols: 2-3 years preferred.
Previous Research Experience: 3-5 years required.
Exceptional time management and organization skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of current and developing clinical research trends.
Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor others.
Ability to work independently and display initiative.
Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
Established rapport with investigators and sponsors with the ability to resolve operational matters within a disease group.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with clinical research studies
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Assist the clinical team in screening potential patients for study participation.
Maintain point of contact communication with enrolled patients and assist with front-line questions regarding study participation.
Verify adequate documentation of consent, required screening tests and procedures, and eligibility criteria to ensure patients meet all criteria.
Enroll patients as required by the study sponsor and internal enrollment monitor team.
Obtain protocol clarifications from the study sponsor and communicate information to the research team.
Organize and prepare for internal and external audits.
Prepare and submit protocol amendments, continuing reviews, and safety reports to the IRB.
Revise informed consent documents to include new risk information and/or updated protocol requirements through the course of the study.