Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Overview

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a full-time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) for the Glahn Laboratory and Early Psychosis Investigation Center (EPICenter) at Boston Children's Hospital.

This position is integral to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals (researchers and clinicians) dedicated to advancing research and treatment focused on children and adolescents with psychotic and affective disorders. By focusing on early onset psychiatric diagnoses, we aim to identify the root causes of psychiatric symptoms, and to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients and their families.

The Sr. CRC will play a vital role in overseeing daily operations of multiple NIH-funded and foundation-funded studies aligned with these aims. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing and implementing best practices for clinical research protocols; collaborating with the Principal Investigator to manage studies; supervising and training research staff; and monitoring regulatory compliance to uphold hospital and governmental standards.

Our ideal candidate is committed to a long-term tenure with the Glahn Lab and brings at least four years of experience in research study design, management, and coordination.

• Providing strategic oversight of a research portfolio with minimal supervision. Leading the development and implementation of clinical research projects in collaboration with Principal Investigator and/or designees to ensure targets are met on time.
• Developing and implementing enrollment strategies and study documents, including IRB-approved research protocols and study materials. Provide analytical, data management, and methodological support in the development of clinical research protocols and data management tools. Assist in the establishment of best practice guidelines for various clinical research protocols.
• Designing comprehensive training curricula for research support staff and overseeing training and development initiatives. Supervise the day-to-day activities of research support personnel.
• Oversee the consent and enrollment process for research study participants. Communicate all relevant policies and procedures to address participation inquiries. Evaluate the suitability and selection of prospective study candidates based on clinical knowledge.
• Developing study-specific data management and quality assurance procedures, and ensure compliance at site visits and through periodic review of study data.
• Potentially assist in writing grants and preparing new applications for research funding and in implementation and management of ancillary study grants.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, with a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience, OR Master's Degree and 2 years relevant work experience
• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and articulating why you would be an excellent fit for the Glahn Lab is preferred.

Experience

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills to convey critical information, work collaboratively on a team, and resolve conflicts effectively
• Exemplary interpersonal and supervisory skills, to lead by example and mentor research support staff and to foster collaboration within the research team
• Ability to manage complex data collection procedures
• Oversee participant interviews covering clinically sensitive subject matter
• Flexibility to accommodate a varied schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Willingness to commit long-term to this role

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

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