Rapid-Start Clinical Research Coordinator

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Start Up Specialist to support startup workflows, feasibility assessments, and budget coordination across sponsors, CROs, and study teams.

You will manage documents, review intake submissions, and ensure Epic RSH setup aligns with protocol requirements while tracking milestones in CTMS. Collaboration with Finance, Investigators, and ancillary services is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or three+ years of relevant experience.
• One to two years experience in clinical research conduct, regulatory compliance, billing, and/or budget management preferred.
• Ability to interpret cost language in CTA and budget; interpret protocol information.
• Strong understanding of research billing compliance preferred.
• One to two years in healthcare finance preferred.
• Proficient with integrated software systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supports rapid study start up workflows and intake of new clinical research studies.
• Coordinates with Research Operations, Finance, and Sponsors to ensure smooth feasibility to contract processes.
• Assists PI and study staff in feasibility and startup activities.
• Reviews submissions to ensure complete information and proper routing.
• Tracks dates and statuses in CTMS and related systems.
• Collaborates with investigators, study teams, and vendors to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Ensures processes are applied for protocol amendments with fiscal impact.

Skills

Clinical Research

Budgeting

Regulatory Compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years experience

Tools

CTMS

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Start Up Specialist to support startup workflows, feasibility assessments, and budget coordination across sponsors, CROs, and study teams.

You will manage documents, review intake submissions, and ensure Epic RSH setup aligns with protocol requirements while tracking milestones in CTMS. Collaboration with Finance, Investigators, and ancillary services is essential.