Clinical Research Practitioner

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 108,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Clinic Research Practitioner to support the Joslin Clinical Research Center at BIDMC.

The role ensures adherence to SOPs, GCP, and FDA regulations while coordinating with CRC leadership and research teams. The successful candidate will perform assessments, provide patient care, and contribute to policy development, staff education, and ongoing performance improvement within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• N.P. or P.A. degree from an accredited school.
• Licensure in Massachusetts.
• Preferred past experience in diabetes clinical care or clinical research.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases/spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Performs Clinical Research Assessments and Procedures.
• Ensures adherence to SOPs, Good Clinical Practice and FDA regulations.
• Develops, designs, implements and monitors clinical research policies and procedures.
• Provides education, training and direction to clinical research teams.
• Collaborates with BIDMC and LSP to align policies with organizational goals.
• Promotes safety and regulatory compliance in the research environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Databases

Spreadsheets

Education

N.P./P.A. degree

Massachusetts licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

locationsJoslin Diabetes Centertime typeFull timejob requisition idR1780Job Description:The Clinic Research Practitioner will provide care as well as support the daily operations and future direction of the Joslin Clinical Research Center (CRC). This individual oversees adherence to SOPs, Good Clinical Practice and FDA regulations. They are also responsible for assuring the alignment/compliance of Clinical Research Center policies and procedures with the Joslin Diabetes Center, BIDMC and Beth Israel Lahey (BILH) objectives and policies. They operate within a team-oriented environment that supports the research operation, performance improvement and staff development in clinical research.Performs Clinical Research Assessments and ProceduresAs needed, provide age specific care to pediatric and adult patients with or without diabetes mellitus in a collaborative practice, by using competencies in history taking, physical examination, assessment and interpretation of laboratory and related diagnostic tools for purposes of screening and safety assessments of participants participating in clinical research studies.Makes judgments relative to physical assessment and therapeutic management independently (under supervision of a licensed physician as required), using physician consultation where appropriate.Performs clinical research procedures within their scope of training and practice.Provides feedback to clinical investigators and clinical research staff on individual study projects focusing on feasibility and best practices.Works with and promotes effective communication related to problem solving and support for team members.Policies and ProceduresDevelops, designs, implements and monitors clinical research policies and procedures for research protocols in collaboration with the individual research teams and CRC leadership.Assists in implementation and monitoring adherence to research policies and procedures, using systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.Assists in the integration/updating of research policies and procedures for external legal and administrative regulations, other regulatory agencies, research sponsors, along with the organization.Communicates changes regarding policy and procedures, practices and systems to the Clinical Research teams.Partners with BIDMC to assure any hospital policies, including pharmacy policies are adhered to and communicated to Joslin research teams.Functions on committees as needed.Performance Improvement and EducationCollaborates in the development, implementation and expansion of learning opportunities and skill development for all staff.Develops and implements effective educational programs and training modules designed to assist the researchers in the progression from novice to expert in the practice of research and enhances their knowledge and guides them towards the achievement of excellence.Provides, education, training and direction to the clinical research teams to ensure safe and competent protocol execution.Contributes to educational and professional development of staff, and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect and understanding.Collaborates with the research staff at all levels, interdisciplinary team members, executive officers and other stakeholders in the development, implementation and evaluation of research programs and services to meet identified needs.Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others.Evaluates own performance based on professional practice standards, relevant studies, regulations and organizational criteria identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional/practice development.Safety and RegulationIdentifies research operation needs, helps manage equipment and supplies and monitors equipment maintenance.Assesses the environment and makes recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various external legal and administrative regulatory bodies.Promotes and monitors regulatory agency standards and customer service expectations for the research practice.Qualifications:N.P. or P.A. degree from an accredited school.Licensure in Massachusetts.Preferred past experience in diabetes clinical care or clinical research.Preferred past experience in diabetes clinical care or clinical research.Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must be able to work independentlyStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use databases and spreadsheets.Ability to initiate and organize work, establishes priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meets deadlines with attention to detail and qualityJoin Longwood Specialty Physicians (LSP), a network of practitioners committed to providing community care close to home and delivering world-class medical expertise in the communities it serves. As part of its dedication to excellence, Longwood Specialty Physicians is associated with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), renowned organizations that offer access to innovative research, advanced education, and a network of 680+ providers. Together, they support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance between work and home for their teams. LSP compassionately serves patients in the community setting to create a healthy future for them and their families.Pay Range:$107,536 - $158,496The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.