Clinical Research Specialist, Emergency Department

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an experienced Research Coordinator lead to independently coordinate multiple clinical studies by implementing protocols in line with regulatory requirements. You will mentor coordinators and may serve as project manager, guiding teams and improving workflows across participating physicians and departments.

The role requires 5+ years in a research setting, leadership ability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relative experience.
• In absence of a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of relevant work experience may be considered.
• CCRP/CCRC certification preferred.
• 5+ years of direct research experience with leadership capability; supervisory experience a plus; Epic experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple research studies by implementing study protocols per regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Mentor, supervise and guide Clinical Research Coordinators; may act as project manager or team lead.
• Interact with physicians, departments and study participants across conditions; manage timelines and study workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Customer service

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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.

5+ years of relative experience.

In absence of a Bachelor’s degree, will consider 8+ years of relevant work experience in addition to the experience noted below.

Licensure, Certification & Registration

CCRP/CCRC Certification, or equivalent certification, preferred.

Experience

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

$50,003.00 USD - $99,050.00 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