Sr. Research Progam Coordinator

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Sr. Research Program Coordinator to lead the coordination of complex clinical trials for the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium. This role emphasizes enhancing operational consistency among study teams while managing the day-to-day activities of various research protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience, and demonstrated organizational and communication skills, ensuring the efficient execution of research initiatives.

Benefits

Total rewards package supporting health and career

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience required.
• Proficiency in software applications and excellent communication skills needed.
• Organizational and time management skills must be strong.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of multiple studies.
• Develop standard operating procedures and manage administrative data.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with study teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Master's preferred

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

We are seeking an Sr. Research Program Coordinator (Sr. RPC II) for the Department of Health Policy & Management’s Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium Coordinating Center (METRC MCC). METRC is an orthopedic trauma clinical trials consortium which has conducted more than 35 multicenter studies in a network of more than 80 trauma centers throughout the United States and Canada. METRC’s mission is to improve the clinical, functional, and quality of life outcomes for service members and civilians who sustain severe limb trauma.

Primary Purpose

• METRC’s portfolio of research studies is comprised of large, complex, multicenter Randomized Controlled Trials. While individual study objectives and hypotheses vary, there are multiple aspects of day-to-day study activities and standard operating procedures that are applicable and consistent across projects. Under the direction of the Director of the Coordinating Center, the Sr. RPC will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of multiple studies with emphasis on the components which are standardized at the level of the organization, not necessarily at the individual study level. The SR. RPC II will ensure consistency in approach, communication across project teams, and quality.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop standard operating procedures and e-data collection forms for protocols. Oversee day-to-day activities of support staff on studies.
• Oversee the acquisition and management of administrative and metadata which is used to monitor the progress and quality of METRC’s study management.
  
• Prepare material for subcontracts, task orders, and data use agreements and work with departmental finance staff to ensure effective coordination with the Office of Research Administration.
  
• Organize, coordinate, and participate in regularly scheduled meetings with study investigators and teams.
  
• Serve as liaison with research sponsors and collaborators.
  

• Assist in the preparation of existing grant reports and adhere to reporting deadlines.
  

• Manage and order inventory for research study recruitment meetings as well as office supplies.
  

• Manage databases, shared files, and email listservs.
  

• Manage Center study-related event planning including selecting venues, caterers and AV technicians.
  

• Create and prepare job descriptions and requisitions for RA and staff hiring.
  

• Post and announce Center RA positions to various JHSPH Depts, Schools and Hopkins organizations.
  

• Complete required federal work study (FWS) paperwork for students and the Financial Aid Dept.
  

• Review resumes for candidate selections, set up interviews and make recommendations for RA and staff hiring.
  

• Onboarding visiting faculty, students, research staff and summer interns.
  

• Manage student research assistants.
  

• Manage pilot grant program.
  

• Manage workshops, seminar and other center activities.
  

• Assist in the preparation of materials for IRB.
  

• Participate in developing study budget.
  

• Perform self-audits and audits of other sites.
  

• Recommend changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. Related Master's preferred.
• Five years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail skills required.
• Must have excellent time management skills; must be able to manage multiple and competing priorities in a collaborative and self-directed way; must use good judgment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator II
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: Min $47,500 - Max $83,300 Annually ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Health Policy & Management -METRC
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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