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Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
149 13th Street (Show on map)
Mar 09, 2026
Summary: Working independently and following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, provide input into determining study subject suitability, input into recruitment strategy, methodology design, statistical analyses, protocol design, and manuscript writing. Essential Functions-Independently determines the suitability of study subjects. -Develops and implements recruitment strategies. -Participates in the design of research methodology. -Plans, performs, and designs statistical analyses. -Recommends protocol changes, writes protocols, and contributes to manuscripts. -Independently performs specialized projects. Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Graduate Diploma Related Field of Study preferred Experience Related post-bachelor's degree research experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to work more independently and as a team member. - High degree of computer literacy and analytical skills. - Ability to identify both technical and non-technical problems and develop solutions. - Ability to interpret acceptability of data results. - Highly proficient data management skills and working knowledge of data management systems. - Able to display initiative to introduce innovations to research study. - Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Key Responsibilities * Independently coordinate and execute complex study visits across protocols * Lead participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention efforts to meet enrollment targets * Administer standardized neuropsychological testing batteries and clinical assessments * Conduct subject-oriented procedures including vital signs, adverse event monitoring, phlebotomy, and biospecimen processing * Oversee scheduling logistics and ensure protocol adherence across all study visits * Perform data acquisition using advanced neuroimaging modalities (MRI, EEG, NIRS, PET as applicable) and ensuring quality assurance * Maintain study trackers and oversee data entry and quality assurance in REDCap and institutional databases * Lead all IRB submissions, including new protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, reportable events, and adverse event reporting * Maintain regulatory binders and essential documents, including delegation of authority logs * Serve as primary regulatory liaison between the lab, IRB, and external collaborators * Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of new research staff * Supervise CRC I/II and Research Techs * Develop and implement training materials and SOPs for study visit procedures * Assist in grant submissions, budget justifications, and renewals * Manage supply orders and study-related vendor coordination * Facilitate internal and external communication regarding data collection, study milestones, and operational needs Competencies * Independent study management across multi-site and longitudinal protocols * Strong regulatory expertise (IRB management, adverse event reporting) * Clinical population experience (older adults, MCI, dementia) * Staff supervision and team leadership * Data management systems (REDCap, Microsoft Office Suite) * Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.