Clinical Research Coordinator, Rheumatology

Northwestern University is a prestigious institution seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Rheumatology department. The role involves managing daily operations of biomedical and social-behavioral research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing study staff and project data.

Responsibilities

• Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study
• Manages and ensures completion of study activities per protocol. Collaborating with nursing staff and Principal Investigator (PI) ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements; interviews participants & obtains social & medical histories; based on results determines & registers participants with appropriate sponsors; completes informed consent; determines & organizes patient's treatment and test schedules
• Manages conduct of experimental tests & procedures. Closely monitors & documents patient's adverse events; partners with nursing staff in modifying dosages, tests & treatment schedule
• Manages project data including processing, accuracy, analysis & evaluation of data ensuring that results meet project information and deliverable objectives. Partners with internal/external project and IT staff to create, review, analyze, interpret, summarize and prepare progress & final reports
• Provides consultation to internal/external project staff on appropriate data management, methodological issues and analysis of data
• Manages project, collaborating and partnering with all internal/external staff including sponsoring agencies, organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions to ensure project objectives and timelines are attained. Advises project staff on enhancements and changes to processes, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with protocols and to increase effectiveness and efficiency of project
• Manages day-to-day project operational & business functions; implements existing policy & ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily administrative operations
• Ensures appropriate and timely compliance with associated local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, & laws; & research protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred

• Prior working experience involving clinical trail management in a biomedical research setting
• Ability to successfully interact with a diverse range of patient populations &/or medical conditions
• Skill/knowledge in use of the Microsoft Office suite of software
• Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation
• Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team
• Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems
• Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines
• Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail
• Clinical trial management
• Biomedical research experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Diverse patient interaction
• Action oriented
• Coachability
• Collaboration
• Collegiality
• Initiative
• Meets deadlines
• Multi-tasking
• Organization

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
• Supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home
• A variety of tools and resources for developing professional potential or continuing formal education

Company

• Private research and teaching university
• Evanston, Illinois, USA
• https://www.northwestern.edu/
• Founded in 1851
• 5001-10000 employees

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
• Ability to successfully complete the requirements of the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Research Access Program
• Prior working experience involving clinical trail management in a biomedical research setting
• Ability to successfully interact with a diverse range of patient populations &/or medical conditions
• Skill/knowledge in use of the Microsoft Office suite of software
• Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation
• Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team
• Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems
• Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines
• Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail
• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years’ research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master’s or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience.
• Must complete NU’s IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Required skills

• Biomedical research, CITI training, Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical trial management, Coachability, Data management and analysis, Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, Microsoft Office suite, Social-behavioral research

Experience

• 1+ years