Health Informatics Core Research Program Coordinator

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Research Coordinator to assist in administering research protocols and technology-enabled care models. You will monitor quality, ensure regulatory compliance, train staff, and support project budgeting and grant activities across research and digital health initiatives.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on clinical research experience, a bachelor’s degree in a health/tech field, and knowledge of IRB processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on clinical research experience in medical/behavioral settings
• Strong understanding of research principles and methodologies (clinical trials)
• Experience with technology-enabled care model design and implementation
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Assist in prioritizing features for clinical research and technology-enabled care initiatives
• Support agile product management, translating needs into backlogs and user stories
• Provide training on clinical research and digital health for staff
• Assist with research policy, quality projects, and system initiatives
• Contribute to grant writing and budgeting for digital health projects
• Support participant activities across research and technology platforms
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure regulatory compliance
• Mentor teams on QA, research ethics, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Clinical research

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/health/tech

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. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

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