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The CRC (Clinical Research Coordinators) work within the clinical research program and support the research team in the overall conduct of clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice under the auspices of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Research Manager. The CRC will be responsible for the primary data collection and management of patient clinical information as it pertains to participation in clinical trials. Ensures timely facilitation of trial assessments per protocol and collection of protocol related samples including shipment to outside entities as required. Will support and maintain participant/subject trial binders and may maintain regulatory binders, to ensure study compliance with all state, federal, and IRB requirements. May be responsible for pertinent IRB protocol submissions. This individual will also screen patients for protocol eligibility, obtain informed consent for non-treatment trials, and register study participants with the clinical trials management system, ONCORE. Some travel to DFCI satellite sites may be required.
Job Responsibility:
Oversight of the clinical trials start-up process from receipt of protocols through the Scientific Review Committee and IRB submissions, and site activation activities
Responsible for data reporting and management, collection of source documents, use and development of case report forms, adverse events reporting, filing, and archiving of study records, and resolution of data queries
May prepare and or complete regulatory related reports and IRB submissions
Maintain and organize study participant/subject trial binder and regulatory binders, enter all required study data on an ongoing basis and as applicable
Ensure all study related samples are collected, properly prepared, and shipped according to the protocol requirements and IATA/DOT regulations
Collaborate with other departments such as Protocol Scheduling, Materials Management, the Clinical Research Laboratory, Pharmacy, Research Nursing, and other departments, as needed per the requirements of the clinical trial
Responsible for organizing and preparing for both internal and external auditing and study monitoring visits
Coordination and management of clinical trials throughout the trial life cycle, including communication with sponsors and regulatory authorities
Close-out of clinical trials, including contributing to research articles, audit preparation, and communication with regulatory agencies and other disciplines involved
Interact with study participants as directed/required by the protocol and/or study team
May be responsible for tissue sample collection per trial requirements
Responsible for data entry of Subject Visit Tracking information into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with medical visits, assessments, and other subject-specific information
Responsible for data entry of time and effort spent on study-specific activities and other administrative tasks into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with work completed
Responsible for data entry of study-specific activity, including but not limited to monitor visits, external site enrollment, amendments, receipt of Safety Reports, etc. into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with activity completed
Requirements:
Excellent organization and communications skills required
Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts
Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload
Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times
Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office
Bachelor’s Degree or 1 year of Dana-Farber Associate Clinical Research Coordinator experience required
0-1 years of experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred
Nice to have:
0-1 years of experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred