Senior Research Coordinator - Pediatrics - CRA Neurology Research

Baylor-College-of-Medicin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Research Coordinator in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine leads day-to-day operations of complex clinical trials, ensuring accurate data collection, documentation, and participant safety. Responsibilities include patient enrollment, screening, monitoring, and compliance with sponsor requirements.

Located onsite in Houston, this role requires working closely with physicians and investigators, a solid knowledge of FDA Good Clinical Practices, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field; four years of related experience may substitute.
• Five years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Experience coordinating interventional clinical trials and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with AE/SAE reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of REDCap, Epic, CTMS, and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong data management and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple studies with rapid scale up and high patient volume in a complex trial.
• Lead feasibility by reviewing protocol and study logistics such as staffing and resources.
• Screening and enrollment of patients for studies.
• Educate participants and obtain informed consent as required.
• Collect, document, and enter study data; ensure FDA and trial reporting compliance.
• Communicate with Investigators and Sponsors; maintain study documents.

Skills

Interventional clinical trials

Regulatory compliance

GCP knowledge

Data management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Tools

REDCap

Epic

CTMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title

Senior Research Coordinator - Pediatrics - CRA Neurology Research

Position Details

Division: Pediatrics

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $70,618 - $83,080

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Senior Research Coordinator clinically and administratively manages multiple studies and complex clinical trials in the Department of Pediatrics, Center for Research Advancement. Primary responsibilities include patient enrollment, screening, monitoring of research participants, compliance, and reporting to the clinical research sponsor. The Senior Research Coordinator should be able to independently lead the day to day operations of a complex clinical research study, and will be responsible for ensuring accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of study volunteers.

This position will be working directly with physicians and investigators to review treatment protocols and follow up on study patients. Candidates must have a working knowledge of FDA Good Clinical Practices, and the ability to read, analyze, and interpret information. The position requires prior clinical research experience and able to work independently with minimal oversight.

Job Duties

Clinically and administratively manages multiple studies involving rapid scale up and a high volume of patients/participants in a complex clinical trial. Leads and participates in study feasibility by completing a comprehensive review of protocol and study logistics such as staffing resources, patient population, and clinical resources needed to correctly conduct study.

Screening & Enrollment: 20% of Duties

• Interviews, screens and recruits patients for enrollment in studies.
• Explains process and procedures to educate participants regarding the research study.
• Performs the subject consent process of patients after verifying eligibility based on comprehensive inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the protocol.

Subject Visits: 30% of Duties

• Conducts subject research study education as required within the scope of practice.
• Discusses study protocols with patients and verifies the informed consent documentation.
• Dispenses study medication in a professional and accountable manner following protocol and hospital requirements.

Data Collection & Entry: 20% of Duties

• Responsible for assisting the Principle Investigator with collecting and recording study data related to cauterization procedures, cardiac measurements, and related test and measurement for the study.
• Collaborates with physician, mid-level practitioners, and research nurses and data managers to document patient care.
• Collects patient information through direct patient interviews, questionnaires and chart abstractions; processes documents and enters information into databases or case report forms.
• Responsible for electronic case reporting requirements in accordance with all FDA and clinical trial study requirements.
• Manages and enters study information into CTMS (clinical trial management system) database.

Other

Source Document/Document Review & Development: 15% of Duties

• Prepares documentation necessary to obtain initial and continued approval for the specific research protocol.
• Oversees study-related documentation. Reviews protocol documents, including abstracts, text, and informed consentfor relevant information.
• Evaluates and analyzes clinical research data as appropriate. Generates reports and presents data analysis.

Communication with Sponsor/Subjects/PI's: 15% of Duties

• Meets with Principal Investigators and Study Sponsors, operating independently, or with only minimal guidance.
• Interacts with sponsors and/or coordinating sites as required to facilitate protocol activities and maintains current study documents.
• Submits serious adverse event reporting and follow up as needed.
• Adheres to FDA Good Clinical Practices outlining the standard for safety, design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials or studies
• Adheres to Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and Clinical Research SOPs
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in interventional clinical trials.
• Associate's degree or higher required.
• Experience with complex clinical trial coordination, including study startup, participant visits, protocol implementation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with AE/SAE reporting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of REDCap, Epic, CTMS, and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong data management and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with investigators and research teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced research environment with multiple active studies.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to support study activities outside standard business hours when required.
• Experience managing study data, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.