Clinical Research Project Coordinator I

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks a Clinical Research Project Coordinator I to support non-cancer women’s health trials across multiple divisions. You will manage administrative trial activities, activate studies, and coordinate with investigators, sponsors, and sites.

Ideal candidates are organized, collaborative, and eager to advance clinical research through operational excellence and strong relationship management; some work may be onsite

Qualifications

• 2 years employment experience in Clinical Research Coordination and Clinical Trials is required by the start date of the position.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; focus in life sciences/healthcare or related field preferred
• University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• 5% Designs and develops a system of databases for research data in a format suitable for analysis
• 15% Serves as the primary liaison between the HSC and MFM/Meriter and ASOG clinical staff. Create site specific workflows that are within clinic and protocol limits to fully integrate clinical research as part of clinical care.
• 5% Assist with training of staff
• 20% Serves as a main point of contact for clinical research participants, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues
• 5% Serves as point of contact for external institutions participating in clinical research studies. Ensures data is entered accurately by study team(s)
• 5% Coordinates and assists with development of investigator-initiated study protocols and associated documents, both during initial development and when changes are required.
• 5% Schedules, coordinates, and prepares for sponsor site visits, ensuring that all study records are available, complete, and accurate for sponsor review
• 20% Interfaces with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and collaborators to maintain clinical trials, including reviewing, evaluating, and implementing new protocols, protocol amendments, ensuring timelines and milestones are met; assists with, or is responsible for proper study close-out procedures and communication to ensure proper trial management.
• 20% Collaborates with investigators, research staff, study sponsors, and other collaborators to rapidly move clinical trial research protocols through the activation process. May assist with coordination of and communication related to new clinical trial opportunities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences/health care or related field

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Clinical Research Project Coordinator I

Job Summary:

Join a collaborative and mission-driven research team within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Clinical Research Project Coordinator supporting innovative, non-cancer related women’s health research. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical trials and research initiatives across Maternal Fetal Medicine, General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Urogynecology.

The Clinical Research Project Coordinator serves as the central coordinator for administrative clinical trial activities, including study activation, maintenance, and closure processes. This position partners closely with Principal Investigators, research teams, clinical research coordinators, study sponsors, and external collaborators to ensure successful administration of research protocols and achievement of study goals within established timelines. Responsibilities may include coordination of local site trial management as well as support for external participating sites.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about advancing women’s health research through operational excellence and strong relationship management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing research program dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical innovation.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 5% Designs and develops a system of databases for research data in a format suitable for analysis

• 15% Serves as the primary liaison between the HSC and MFM/Meriter and ASOG clinical staff. Create site specific workflows that are within clinic and protocol limits to fully integrate clinical research as part of clinical care.

• 5% Assist with training of staff

• 20% Serves as a main point of contact for clinical research participants, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations,

  20%

  and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues

• 5% Serves as point of contact for external institutions participating in clinical research studies. Ensures data is entered accurately by study team(s), which may include monitoring study records for completeness and accuracy

• 5% Coordinates and assists with development of investigator-initiated study protocols and associated documents, both during initial development and when changes are required. May contribute to the development of protocol Case Report Forms

• 5% Schedules, coordinates, and prepares for sponsor site visits, ensuring that all study records are available, complete, and accurate for sponsor review

• 20% Interfaces with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and collaborators to maintain clinical trials, including reviewing, evaluating, and implementing new protocols, protocol amendments, ensuring timelines and milestones are met; assists with, or is responsible for proper study close-out procedures and communication to ensure proper trial management.

• 20% Collaborates with investigators, research staff, study sponsors, and other collaborators to rapidly move clinical trial research protocols through the activation process. May assist with coordination of and communication related to new clinical trial opportunities

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, OBGYN, Human Subject Core

OBGYN began the academic mission of training ob-gyn physicians in 1929, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard forreproductive healtheducation, research, clinical care, and advocacy.Today, we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff who are allunified in leading reproductive health forward.Asleaders,our visionis of a departmentpropelled by a shared commitment travaillving reproductive healthacross each of our mission areas and thatconnection and collaboration between disciplines is crucialand that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $57,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

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Required Qualifications:

2 years employment experience in Clinical Research Coordination and Clinical Trials is required by the start date of the position.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; focus in life sciences/healthcare or related field preferred

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility.If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Contact Information:

Kirsten Gragg, [e-mail], 608-265-3357

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