Sr Clinical Research Coordinator

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital's Benderson Family Heart Center seeks a full-time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee the clinical research portfolio led by Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Kathy Jenkins.

The SrCRC will develop and implement protocols, SOPs, and data-quality controls; supervise staff and interns; manage budgets and grant proposals; and foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to advance IQIC and PVS program research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of research/clinical experience.
• Master’s preferred in Public Health, Global Health, Healthcare Management or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage budgets, and engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple clinical research studies and registries with PI or designees.
• Develop and implement SOPs and guidelines to ensure data quality and research infrastructure.
• Collaborate on grants and proposals; seek philanthropic support when needed.
• Coordinate communication among study staff and internal/external stakeholders.
• Hire, train, and manage staff; supervise interns/medical students as needed.
• Monitor program budgets, maintain financial records, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Plan and run educational offerings and bi-annual learning sessions.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Grant writing

Stakeholder communication

Data quality

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Public Health / Global Health / Healthcare Management

Job description

Position Summary

The Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a full time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (SrCRC) to oversee the clinical research portfolio of Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Kathy Jenkins.

The incumbent will lead the development and implementation of the following clinical research projects for the following programs:

1. The International Quality Improvement Collaborative (IQIC) is centered at Boston Children’s Hospital and includes a network of over 50 pediatric cardiac centers in multiple countries around the globe (https://iqic.chboston.org). IQIC includes a data registry of pediatric cardiac surgical and catheterization procedures and outcomes.

The Pulmonary Vein Stenosis (PVS) Program focuses on clinical research protocols aimed at improving the lives of children with PVS (Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Program | Research & Innovation | Boston Children's Hospital).

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or designees, manages the work of multiple clinical research studies and registries.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of best practice guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for maintaining data quality and research infrastructure.
• May collaborate with Principal Investigator and other scientific staff in financial sustainability activities: developing and writing grants and research proposals; seeking philanthropic support.
• Coordinates communication between study staff and internal and external stakeholders.
• Hires, trains, and manages research staff and conducts Performance Management process. As needed, identifies and manages interns and medical students.
• Monitors program budget, maintains financial records, establishes and maintains research billing schedule, and ensures compliance with hospital and governmental regulations.
• Plans and implements educational offerings and bi-annual learning sessions.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of research and/or clinical experience. Master’s degree in Public Health, Global Health, Healthcare Management or a closely related field and 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Experience

• Must be able to perform day-to-day responsibilities independently with minimal supervision, supervise and train staff effectively, and possess aptitude for budget management.
• Ability to effectively engage with and influence others and build working relationships. Can work independently and as a team member; leads others when needed.
• The analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
• Must have advanced writing skills