Senior Study Coordinator

1. Work with PI to develop the study protocol and protocol amendments for the IRB as needed, including the development of new measures.

2. Manage data collection, analysis and cleaning, performing regular audits to ensure that the data collected are complete and accurate, and that the research is being conducted as outlined in the protocol.

3. Develop appropriate progress reports for the PI, study funding agency and the IRB.

4. Assist PI with preparation of grant proposals (new and competing renewals).

5. Arrange meetings of study partners, develop meeting agendas, and facilitate meeting.

6. Facilitate the preparation of conference abstracts, oral presentations, and poster presentations, and participate in the development of manuscripts for publication.

7. Partner with departmental IT resources in the development of databases; data coding manuals and data entry guidelines. Train staff and interns to collect and enter data appropriately.

8. Manage the collection of data from importable and exportable formats for rapid dissemination to PIs and sponsors.

9. Ensure that adverse events and protocol deviations are submitted to the IRB.

10. Represent the study at internal and external academic meetings and community events. Act as a liaison to project partners to discuss new procedures that could be implemented.

11. Determine staffing needs to ensure efficient and appropriate coverage, and recommend appropriate changes to staffing patterns as needed. Manage staff performance and valuate the quality of work providing timely and corrective feedback as needed.

12. Recruit, acclimate, and supervise undergraduate and graduate student research interns.

13. Work with Departmental Administrator to develop and monitor project budgets

1. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 1-3 years related experience.

2. Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

3. Clinical trials certification by SOCRA preferred.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have the ability to apply technology to resolve problems.

- Must demonstrate proven knowledge of SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software and ability to perform data analysis.

- Outstanding judgment, initiative, and attention to detail are essential. Must be able manage competing priorities while supporting more than one PI.

- Can be relied upon to ensure that activities within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner and within budget

- Outline project goals and timelines and reviews progress at defined intervals.

- Ability to work well in a team setting and independently is essential

Will provide effective recommendations in the management of research study staff.

May liaise with study participants and interact with research staff on a daily basis.

The Senior Study Coordinator manages research project activities ensuring the quality and integrity of data collection. May also assist Principal Investigator with the development of the study. Manages professional and support staff, reviewing work product to ensure study protocol is followed as written and approved by the institution’s IRB.