Clinical Research Coordinator III, Pediatrics

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator III, Pediatrics

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal - to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Perinatal Neonatal Quality Improvement Network (PNQIN), the CRC III will maintain project databases, create and administer project surveys, performs administrative tasks for PNQIN projects, assist with budget monitoring, and help to organize all logistics of PNQIN statewide events (ex: webinars, summits, workshops). Prepares data reports in coordination with the data analyst, maintains the PNQIN website, and oversees the work of research assistants.

This is a senior level role that requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, working as a liaison with multiple statewide stakeholders collaborating with PNQIN. Must be able to work independently, identify problems, and develop sound solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains on-going communication with the PNQIN Administrative Director, principal investigators, project leads, project managers, and statewide stakeholders related to PNQIN projects as a liaison.
• Provides administrative oversight of assigned PNQIN projects, including meeting scheduling, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action item creation. Maintains databases related to assigned PNQIN projects in coordination with the data analyst, providing regular reports to participating hospital teams.
• Facilitates PNQIN workshops and webinars, including registration, marketing, materials, and slides in coordination with the principal investigators and project leads.
• Facilitates PNQIN summits in coordination with the central PNQIN team, including assistance with speakers, advertisement, and logistical planning for the events (CME application, speaker disclosures, collection of slides, creation of handouts, etc).

• Creates slides and agendas for larger PNQIN meetings in coordination with the central PNQIN team. Maintains PNQIN listserv and team rosters and updates PNQIN website and on-line toolkits
• Draft any required annual reports for grants related to assigned PNQIN projects. Meet regularly with principal investigators and project leads to ensure projects are moving forward.
• On-board and supervise any research assistants working on the project on things like data collection and event planning activities.
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory aspects related to the PNQIN projects, including maintenance of regulatory files.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of relevant experience
• Special Continuous Project Responsibilities-QA/QI
• Supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff
• Must have ability to supervise others, identify problems and develop sound solutions.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow through
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Ability to prepare/monitor budgets and prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of data management programs.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn't dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail toTalentacquisition@bmc.orgor call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans