Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses where applicable

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee Manoach Lab operations, focusing on study conduct, administration, and budget management. The role collaborates with multiple departments and external labs to advance research initiatives.

The candidate will monitor and direct research programs, contribute to data processing, and communicate findings with the PI and team. Strong organizational and independent work style is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills.
• Strong analytic skills; able to understand financial data and manage complex grant portfolio.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership ability: provide support and direction to staff.
• Fluency with and ability to independently learn spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
• Experience and familiarity with eRA Commons and ASSIST is a plus.
• Can work independently, checking in when necessary.
• Comfort working with clinical research populations.
• Experience conducting research studies with EEG/MRI scanning is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors clinical research coordinators in studies and SOPs.
• Resolves problems; works with staff to identify and implement system improvements.
• Develops and oversees record keeping for studies per IRB/HIPAA guidelines.
• Leads implementation of new research protocols with coordinators.
• Liaises with Clinical Research Center, labs, pharmacy; participates in data acquisition.
• Oversees lab budget with PI and adjusts salary distributions.
• Verifies monthly financial reports; reports updates to PI.
• Submits and monitors grant proposals via InfoED; liaises with grants admin.
• Manages purchasing; maintains equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Manages the hiring process.
• Prepares, submits, tracks, and manages all IRB correspondence & submissions.
• Submits study progress reports as required.
• Assists in manuscript writing and preparation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Excel proficiency

eRA Commons

ASSIST

Independence

EEG/MRI experience

Tools

eRA Commons

ASSIST

Job description

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The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Lead Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Manoach Lab with a focus on study conduct and implementation, administrative and financial matters. Drawing on a broad understanding of Hospital practices and policies concerning clinical research, and displaying a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, the Lead CRC will monitor and direct the research program including research grant administration, budget and personnel management. S/he will also contribute to data acquisition and processing when needed. Must be a high performer with well-developed organizational, analytic and communication skills capable of working independently. This position will involve collaborating with colleagues, research programs and labs in other departments and institutions.

Qualifications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors clinical research coordinators in conducting studies including: developing, evaluating and maintaining adherence to standard operating procedures for study protocols; participant recruitment and retention; database development and management; sample collection, processing and shipment.
• Resolves problems; works with staff to identify and implement system improvements.
• Develops, implements and oversees record keeping for studies including maintenance of Clinical Research Folders and Master Binders in accordance with IRB and HIPAA guidelines.
• Takes a lead role in implementing new research protocols, working in tandem with research coordinators.
• Liaises with the Clinical Research Center, Laboratories, pharmacy, and collaborators, participates in data acquisition when needed, participates in project meetings.
• Works with the PI to oversee and manage the lab budget, including adjusting salary distributions.
• Verifies the accuracy of monthly financial reports and provides detailed updates to the PI.
• Submits and monitors grant proposals via InfoED and is the liaison to the Departmental Research Grants Administrator and Research Management team.
• Manages purchasing; Maintains study equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Manages the hiring process.
• Prepares, submits, tracks, and manages all IRB correspondence & submissions.
• Submits study progress reports as required.
• Assists in manuscript writing and preparation.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Strong project management skills.
• Strong analytic skills: can understand financial data and manage complex grant portfolio.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (in all mediums) skills.
• Leadership ability: can provide support and direction to staff.
• Fluency with and ability to independently learn spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
• Experience and familiarity with eRA Commons and ASSIST is a plus.
• Can work independently, checking in when necessary.
• Comfort working with clinical research populations.
• Experience conducting research studies with EEG/MRI scanning is highly desirable.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

63,252.80 - 102,596.00 - 141,939.20

Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $63,252.80 - $102,596.00/Annual Grade 7

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EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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