Health Informatics Core Research Program Coordinator

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Program Coordinator to support the administration of research protocols and technology-enabled care initiatives.

You will bring at least 3 years of hands-on clinical research experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven budgeting and project-management skills across interdisciplinary teams in Atlanta. Master’s degree is preferred, and certifications in ACRP/SOCRA or CITI training are valued.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on clinical research experience in a medical/behavioral setting.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial principles and technology-enabled care model design.
• Certification from ACRP, SOCRA, or similar within 1 year; CITI training within 30 days.
• Experience creating and negotiating project scope, timelines, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prioritizing product features and requirements for clinical research and digital health projects.
• Support agile product management, translating needs into backlogs and user stories.
• Provide training on clinical research processes and digital health; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate sponsor communications, monitor budgets, and manage grant applications.
• Oversee QA audits and ensure documentation compliance across platforms.

Skills

Clinical research

Project management

Regulatory compliance

IRB & ethics

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & finance

CITI training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/health/tech field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always.

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Job Description

Assists in the administration of research protocols and technology-enabled care models, including serving as a coordinator for support across projects as needed. Disseminates updates on relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory changes. Conducts regular auditing and monitoring for quality assurance across clinical trials and technology-based initiatives.

Experience

At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in clinical research in a medical/behavioral setting, with a strong understanding of research principles, methodologies such as conduct of clinical trials, and technology‑enabled care model design

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in creating and negotiating project scope, timeline, and budgets for both clinical research and technology projects
• Proven skills in project management, including budget tracking and cost reconciliation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, health‑related, or technology‑focused field is required

Certification Summary

• Certification from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), or a comparable organization, within 1 year of employment.
• Completion of Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive understanding of federal and state regulations, as well as best practices in both clinical research and technology‑enabled care models, with the ability to mentor and guide staff in these domains
• Self‑starter with a strong intrinsic motivation, capable of independently managing complex projects that involve both clinical research and technology development, while achieving short‑ and long‑term objectives
• Excellent communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, from research personnel to tech developers, with the ability to articulate complex concepts in an engaging manner
• Robust organizational skills with the aptitude to coordinate multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables across clinical research and technology sectors
• Strong interpersonal abilities for fostering teamwork and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, clinicians, technologists, and administrators
• Technical proficiency in data management and digital health platforms, as well as familiarity with statistical tools, enhancing the integrity and efficiency of research and technology projects

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the prioritization of product features and requirements, focusing on key initiatives in clinical research and technology‑enabled care models.
• Assists with agile product management, translating research and clinical needs into well‑defined product backlogs and user stories.
• Assists with educational activities related to clinical research and digital health for all staff involved.
• Assists with research, policy, and quality projects, integrating system initiatives with a focus on technology‑enabled care.
• Provides and assists with expert‑level training for research protocols and technology‑enabled care model development.
• Supports investigators in crafting research and care model protocols.
• Identifies, completes, and manages research grant applications related to digital health.
• Manages participant activities, including screening, enrollment, and communication across both research and technology platforms.
• Serves as a coordinator as needed for all projects, both clinical and technology driven.
• Assesses feasibility of protocols across clinical and tech‑based departments.
• Supports statistical needs for clinical research and technology assessments.
• Administers surveys and educational materials in line with study and technology requirements.
• Ensures compliance with documentation within medical records and digital platforms.
• Provides training on Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities including submissions, modifications, and reporting for clinical research.
• Manages coordinators' regulatory documents, managing compliance with industry standards, research protocols, and technological regulations.
• Directs sponsor correspondence, monitoring, and study meetings for research and digital health initiatives.
• Conducts quality assurance audits across clinical research and technology projects.
• Oversees large or multiple smaller projects, focusing on research and technology innovations.
• Serves as a financial and contractual resource for clinical and technology projects, overseeing budgeting, sponsor interactions, account management, and reconciliation.
• Monitors project expenditures and adherence to budget, flagging deviations.
• Collaborates with leadership to monitor key performance indicators in research and technology.
• Identifies suitable grants focusing on digital health and informs investigators.
• Functions as a mentor and educator for quality assurance, research ethics, and technology use.
• Orients and evaluates cross‑functional agile teams, ensuring the focus remains on high‑priority tasks and iterative improvement.
• Maintains licensure, certification, and stays updated on research and technology regulations.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 1575 Northeast Expy NE Job Family Research

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not‑for‑profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

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