Boston Children's Hospital
Clinical Research Coordinator- The Neuromuscular Program
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Clinical Research Coordinator – The Neuromuscular Program
Position Summary/Department Summary: The neuromuscular program is part of the Neurology Department at Boston Children's Hospital. Our team consists of 7 CRAs (Clinical Research Assistants) and CRCs (Clinical Research Coordinators) working under 4 researchers (Basil Darras, MD, Partha Ghosh, MD, Leslie Hayes, MD, and Regina Laine, NP) with over 30 ongoing clinical trials. Most trials are sponsor‑funded investigational drug trials involving patients with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) and DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy). As a CRC, you will facilitate and coordinate the trials on a day‑to‑day basis. Teamwork, organization, adaptability, and creativity are extremely important for any candidate. This role is looking for someone to start ASAP and a two‑year time commitment is preferred.
Working with Principal Investigators (PIs) to facilitate and coordinate the everyday activities of assigned clinical trials, including scheduling patient visits with various departments (Physical Therapy, Radiology, and Anesthesia).
Attending and organizing all study visits with the participant and family.
Monitoring for adverse events with study participants and reporting them to the PI, IRB, and sponsor in a timely manner.
Facilitating communication between the PI and the patients.
Maintaining study protocol documents for applications or amendments to the IRB.
Ensuring that all staff involved in the study have been trained properly.
Coordinating with study sponsors and monitors to ensure compliance with the protocol and reporting protocol deviations.
Maintaining regulatory binders, case report forms, visit order forms, and other study‑related documentation. Ensuring patients are reimbursed for their visits.
Recruiting, screening, and consenting patients to studies.
Data entry and resolution of data entry queries.
Creating and preparing data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to the study research team for review and analysis.
Writing articles and summaries of studies for submission, where appropriate.
Presenting study results at local and national meetings.
Mentoring CRAs, residents, and fellows in the day‑to‑day conduct of clinical research.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Boston Children’s Hospital pay range: $44,657.60/yr – $69,773.60/yr. 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 time‑off, 403(b) retirement savings plan, pension, tuition and certain license and certification reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T‑passes.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care; IT Services and IT Consulting, and Research Services
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Working with Principal Investigators (PIs) to facilitate and coordinate the everyday activities of assigned clinical trials, including scheduling patient visits with various departments (Physical Therapy, Radiology, and Anesthesia).
Attending and organizing all study visits with the participant and family.
Monitoring for adverse events with study participants and reporting them to the PI, IRB, and sponsor in a timely manner.
Facilitating communication between the PI and the patients.
Maintaining study protocol documents for applications or amendments to the IRB.
Ensuring that all staff involved in the study have been trained properly.
Coordinating with study sponsors and monitors to ensure compliance with the protocol and reporting protocol deviations.
Maintaining regulatory binders, case report forms, visit order forms, and other study‑related documentation. Ensuring patients are reimbursed for their visits.
Recruiting, screening, and consenting patients to studies.
Data entry and resolution of data entry queries.
Creating and preparing data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to the study research team for review and analysis.
Writing articles and summaries of studies for submission, where appropriate.
Presenting study results at local and national meetings.
Mentoring CRAs, residents, and fellows in the day‑to‑day conduct of clinical research.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Boston Children’s Hospital pay range: $44,657.60/yr – $69,773.60/yr. 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 time‑off, 403(b) retirement savings plan, pension, tuition and certain license and certification reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T‑passes.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care; IT Services and IT Consulting, and Research Services
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