Clinical Research Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Research Coordinator to independently manage and coordinate multiple research studies. You will mentor coordinators, potentially lead projects, and ensure protocols align with regulatory and institutional standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of research experience, leadership ability, and familiarity with regulatory requirements. Epic experience is a plus, with opportunities to travel nationally for investigator meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct research experience
• Leadership experience
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Epic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple research studies by implementing study protocols per regulatory, departmental, and institutional requirements.
• Mentor, direct and supervise Clinical Research Coordinators; may act as project manager or team lead with supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform diverse duties requiring analysis, sound judgment and knowledge of specific protocols.
• Maintain interdisciplinary relationships with participating physicians and clinical departments.
• Interact with study participants diagnosed with various medical conditions and diagnoses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Training ability

Traveling nationally

Customer service

Patient interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CCRP/CCRC Certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Functioning independently with minimal supervision and direction, will be responsible for coordinating multiple research studies by implementing study protocols in accordance with regulatory, departmental and institutional requirements. Provides mentoring, direction, supervision and guidance to Clinical Research Coordinators. May serve as a project manager or team lead with supervisory responsibilities. Performs diverse duties requiring analysis, sound judgment and a high level of knowledge of specific protocols. Maintains interdisciplinary relationship with participating physicians and clinical departments. Interacts with study participants diagnosed with various medical conditions and diagnoses.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Licensure, Certification & Registration

CCRP/CCRC Certification or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience

3-5 years of direct work-related experience in a research setting; proven leadership ability and ability to successfully work independently with little to no direction; proven ability to comprehend and apply regulations; supervisory experience a plus; Epic experience a plus.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in varied situations;
• Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations;
• Strong verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, attention to detail, organizational and leadership skills;
• Proven ability to function independently, set priorities, take direction and initiative;
• Ability to travel nationally to other research sites, attend investigator meetings and educational conferences as required;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and work collaboratively in small teams;
• Ability to act as a team leader creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows;
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, colleagues, professional staff and external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services;
• Ability to interact with study participants with various diseases compassionately and respectfully;
• In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Pay Range

$60,000.00 USD - $80,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled