Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
300 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
Overview: We are recruiting an experienced and highly motivated individual with strong research management skills to serve as a Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) in the Spaulding Neurorehabilitation Lab (SNL.) The mission of the SNL, directed by Dr. Joseph T. Giacino, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, is to improve the precision of diagnostic and prognostic assessment methods, develop more effective treatment interventions and improve quality of life for persons with acquired brain injury. Areas of focus include instrument development, novel approaches to multidimensional outcome assessment, neuromodulation, and knowledge translation. This CRC will be primarily involved in overseeing the prestigious Spaulding-Harvard Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (SH-TBIMS), one of 16 centers in the U.S. funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to conduct longitudinal research in persons with moderate to severe TBI (https://www.tbindsc.org/). The TBI Model System Program is the largest and longest-running longitudinal TBI database in the world, which currently includes more than 18,000 participants and over 70,000 follow-up visits over the last 30 years. In addition to contributing to the TBIMS National Database study, the SH-TBIMS leads both single- and multi-site research studies. The CRC will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day study operations, including management and oversight of recruitment and data collection activities, preparation and management of IRB actions, data quality assurance, preparation of agendas for team meetings, management of regulatory documents, communication and reporting to PI, study team & funding source. These responsibilities require close interaction with the clinical teams in the SRN Brain Injury Program. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Program Manager. More information about the SNL can be reviewed at https://www.neurorehablab.org/. Specific responsibilities may include: Data Collection & Management Medical record abstraction Conducting self-report and standardized interviews in-person and via telephone with research participants and/or their legally authorized representative Recruitment, enrollment, and study milestone tracking Data entry and extraction Performance reporting Quarterly and annual reports to funding agencies Audit preparation and follow-up Internal quality assurance reporting IRB New applications Amendments Continuing reviews Meetings/scheduling Arrangements and scheduling Preparation of agendas and minutes Training Responsibilities Completion of required personal certifications and renewals Training and overseeing new hires, including student externs, in informed consent procedures, structured interviews, and self-report measures Community Relations Assist with preparation of newsletters Prepare recruitment materials Update lab website Participate in lab-sponsored community events Scholarly activities Conduct literature reviews Assist with manuscript preparation Develop PowerPoint presentations and other dissemination media Qualifications and Experience:* Education/Degree Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Experience Required Training background in clinical science or public health Prior experience as a clinical research coordinator Familiarity with IRB policies and procedures Preferred Training/experience in neurologic diseases and/or rehabilitation Fiscal/budget management Database development/management Required Skills High level time management and organization skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Administrative skills to meet regulatory requirements Knowledge of current and developing clinical research trends Ability to meet the requirements of varying funding sources Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise others Ability to work independently and display initiative to introduce innovations to research study Ability to identify problems and develop solutions The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.