Clinical Research Prgm Coord - Brown University Health

Summary:

The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center at Bradley Hospital is an integrated research and clinical center nationally recognized in pediatric OCD and anxiety. PARC is affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and encompasses research projects outpatient services and an Intensive Treatment Program for OCD and related disorders.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator who will report to the Associate Director of PARC and is responsible for the operation and coordination of federally-funded research testing the delivery of evidenced-based treatments in multiple partnering community health settings to expand access to high quality exposure treatment.Under the supervision of the project�s Director and Co-Director the Research Coordinator performs administrative research duties including but not limited to coordinating therapist training activities across sites supporting implementation of study procedures and being a liaison with various community partners. Assists in writing and preparing required reports for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB) and funder. Supports overlapping research tasks across center�s studies as needed. 

Responsibilities:

� Assists Principal Investigator/Director and Co-Director with development and implementation of study procedures and protocols.

� Organizes and implements the protocol of the project; ensures study activities are aligned with approved funder milestones.

� Coordinates and schedules multiple waves of provider trainings including material preparation and continuing education (CE).

� Plans and participates in community engagement events based upon partnering agency and community needs.

� Supports research compliance requirements including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and reports Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB) documentation and funder reports.

� Oversees all scheduling needs of a multi-site clinical trial including internal study meetings external consultant meetings research assessments at partnering sites (in collaboration with site staff) and partner engagement meetings.

� Assists research investigators and Office of Research Administration in budgeting and managing financial accounts effectively within the guidelines and policies established by the Hospital as well as sponsoring agencies. Resolves problems and monitors monthly expense reports for accuracy and conformance to budget. Ensures correct payment to patient participants engagement partners as well as billing for activities via subcontracts.

� Coordinates collaborative work with other investigators and partnering sites. Works closely with community site liaisons around study implementation and procedures at each site.

� Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and review of pertinent literature.

� Collaborates with Principal Investigator/Director and Co-Director around meeting recruitment milestones optimal participant retention rates and timely data collection.

� Participates in interview selection and hiring of clinical research assistants. Provides training and orientation to project. Monitors adherence to procedures/protocols. May provide functional guidance to subordinate research staff assigned to the project to provide training on techniques and procedures related to research data collection clarification of protocol resolve issues ensure adherence to research protocol procedures and assist in developing their professional skills. Serves as a role model with regard to appropriate professional behavior (e.g. appropriate attire handling of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise in the workplace giving and receiving constructive feedback on job performance proactive problem solving etc.).

� Engages in independent problem-solving and appropriately seeks support from Director or Co-Director as needed.

� Performs other duties as required or assigned.  

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Master�s degree in Human Service Public Health or related fields or equivalent experience

Excellent computer skills and familiarity with statistics (familiarity with REDCap Excel Microsoft Outlook Adobe preferred).

EXPERIENCE:

One to two years of relevant experience depending on size and complexity of program(s).

Experience should demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively oversee complex and large projects

Excellent communication and collaborative skills

Ability to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Most duties are performed in an office environment with possible contact with research participants. Driving to partnering sites required. May spend time standing and walking between departments offices etc.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within a broad scope of department policies and practices; generally refers specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides functional guidance and supervision to subordinate research staff assigned to the project.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Bradley Hospital USA:RI:East Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union