Clinical Research Supervisor (Radiology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Maryland seeks a Clinical Research Supervisor to administratively coordinate protocol implementation for one or more studies. The role will supervise a minimum of two full-time team members and oversee protocol-related operational tasks.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, with opportunities to substitute education or experience per university policy. Regular hours are Mon–Fri on the School of Medicine Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education per the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
• Facilitate administrative hiring processes and participate in staff interviews and hiring decisions.
• Delegate and oversee performance of study tasks.
• Set performance goals, coach staff, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.
• Assist research nurses, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
• Explain study background and rationale to participants and staff.
• Contribute to recruitment strategy for participants and implement recruitment techniques.
• Independently conduct the consenting process or supervise consent by trained staff.
• Schedule participants for required activities and issue special instructions.
• Assist with data collection systems and data entry/organization.
• Coordinate study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status.
• Assist with IRB submissions and liaise with IRB on administrative matters.
• Conduct literature searches to support background information.
• Maintain operating knowledge of clinical protocols, equipment, and computer systems.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Department of Radiology is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor who administratively coordinates clinical protocol implementation for a single study or multiple studies. A primary responsibility will be supervision of a minimum of two full-time research team members carrying out protocol-related operational tasks.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
• Facilitate administrative hiring processes and participate in staff interviews and hiring decisions.
• Delegate and oversee performance of study tasks.
• Set performance goals, coach staff, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.
• Assist research nurses, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
• Understand and explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants and/or assigned research staff.
• Contribute to the recruitment strategy for participants for assigned study.
• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as needed, e.g. print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc. and involve and oversee staff.
• Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants by trained staff.
• Contact, or oversee contact of, participants to schedule for required activities and with special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
• Assist with, or oversee the setup of, the data collection system and entry and organization of data.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Liaison with the IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with PI.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocols, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Supervisor

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CE

Starting Salary Range: $42,120 - $75,400 Annually ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Rad General Administration

Personnel area: School of Medicine