Clinical Research Fellow

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow who will perform complex clinical research, plan, execute and complete projects under the supervision of a Principal Investigator. The program provides structured education in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, and biomedical ethics/regulation, with a certificate awarded upon successful completion of the fellowship.

The fellowship offers hands-on experience in study design, consent, data collection, and regulatory

Qualifications

• MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent with medical research training.
• Eligible for clinical research fellowship and hospital affiliation.
• Strong knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and ethics/regulation.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient contact supporting clinical protocols.
• Enrolls subjects into prospective studies and obtains consent.
• Collaborates with investigators and research team to achieve study goals.
• Mentors and provides educational oversight for fellows.
• Develops study protocols and conducts statistical analyses.

Skills

Clinical Research

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

MD

PharmD/PhD

Job description

Job Summary

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the supervision/direction of a Principal Investigator. This position provides structured education and first‑hand applied experiences in such topics as epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, and biomedical ethics/regulation and a certificate of fellowship is granted to the Clinical Research Fellow upon satisfactory completion of the fellowship program.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in a medical field

Experience

• Clinical Research Fellow 0 – None
• Clinical Research Fellow 1 – One year of post‑terminal experience
• Clinical Research Fellow 2 – Two years of post‑terminal experience
• Clinical Research Fellow 3 – Three years of post‑terminal experience
• Clinical Research Fellow 4 – Four years of post‑terminal experience

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer‑service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

Essential Functions

People Essential Functions

• Directs patient contact supporting the performance of clinical protocols.
• Enrolls subjects into prospective studies and obtains informed consent from patients and legally authorized representatives in accordance with hospital policy and the study protocol.
• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship stakeholders, and health care professionals regularly for problem resolution and/or achievement of research study goals.
• Serves as a mentor and provides educational and research oversight for other learners in the applicable department or research lab. Role models effective verbal, non‑verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer‑to‑peer accountability.

Service Essential Functions

• Collects and processes study data and maintains study databases in accordance with study protocols.
• Develops and conducts statistical analyses for interventional and observational studies using relevant statistical software.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Participates in study data auditing and monitoring procedures.
• Ensures study procedures are being conducted in accordance with hospital and research institute policy and Good Clinical Practice.
• Communicates study findings to applicable hospital committees and stakeholders.
• Completes fellowship objectives and all assigned duties as listed in the identified specific fellowship program.

Finance Essential Functions

• Participates in grant preparation and formal requests to solicit financial support for ongoing and planned studies.
• Manages study finances and resources needed to conduct a clinical study. Self‑motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Develops study protocols, policies, procedures, and order sets based on evidence from published studies and findings from internal studies.
• Prepares and delivers educational presentations and delivers written reports of scholarship, including but not limited to, published manuscripts in peer‑reviewed journals, quarterly activity reports to fellowship stakeholders, and activity reports to external study sponsors as needed.
• Assists with recruitment of future fellows into this fellowship training program.

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): Yes

On‑Call

*Note that employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc.) regardless of selection below.

• On Call: No

Travel

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No