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Senior Research Coordinator – Adult Down Syndrome Center
Advocate Aurora Health. Perform clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials, research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial coordination, including study start-up, subject recruitment, and data management, while ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead and mentor research teams, develop training programs, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
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Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) CertificationGood Clinical Practices (GCP)Electronic Medical Record (EMR) ProficiencyLeadership and Mentoring SkillsData Management and Source Documentation
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Hard Skills
Clinical Trial CoordinationData CollectionSubject MonitoringIRB SubmissionsStudy Drug/Device AccountabilityQuality Assurance InspectionsBiospecimen CollectionResearch Protocol DevelopmentCase Report Forms ManagementStudy Closeout Procedures
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Motivation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteClinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)Research Computer ApplicationsElectronic Data Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Industry Keywords
Clinical ResearchFDA GuidanceInternational Conference of Harmonization (ICH)Department of Health and Human Services RegulationsAdult Down SyndromeAlzheimer's Patients
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials, research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies
- Provide guidance to physicians, clinical staff, and research team members as a subject matter expert
- Coordinate study start-up, CTA/budget/CTMS review, IRB submissions, recruitment, screening, enrollment, subject adherence, source documentation, data collection, case report forms, study drug/device accountability, subject monitoring, AE/SAE reporting, and study closeout
- Facilitate quality assurance inspections and audits
- Act as liaison between sponsors and investigators and as the primary protocol/project contact
- Develop and implement educational plans for research staff, investigators, and clinical staff
- Review protocol amendments, research-related orders, and study-specific workflows
- Ensure laboratory requirements for specimen procurement, collection, processing, and shipment are met
- Serve as Primary Research Coordinator across multiple sites and coordinate cross-site research activities
- Coach and mentor Research Coordinators, team members, and other personnel
- Assist with educational training programs, onboarding, orientation, continuing education, and remedial training
- Develop expertise in research computer applications and train research staff
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of applications and systems
- Attend educational programs, meetings, and assigned committees
- Licensed nurses utilize advanced assessment skills, provide professional nursing care to research patients, and support Research Coordinators with nursing activities as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Health Science, Nursing, or a related field; equivalent knowledge accepted for Nursing or related field
- Typically requires 5 years of experience in clinical research enrolling subjects, conducting subject study visits, maintaining source documents, and entering data in multiple electronic data systems
- Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification from ACRP when eligible, to be obtained within 1 year, or Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification from SOCRA, to be obtained within 1 year
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, International Conference of Harmonization, FDA Guidance documents, Department of Health and Human Services regulations, and standard operating procedures
- Ability to successfully conduct and manage a research study
- Ability to provide effective leadership, motivate others, mentor staff, and prepare training plans
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, problem solve, and work independently with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to establish rapport with patients, investigators, and sponsors
- Competency using Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized programs
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist throughout the shift
- Must have functional sight and hearing
- Ability to function in a latex environment
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Ability to travel among sites
- Experience with adult Down syndrome patients and/or Alzheimer's patients preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
- Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career development programs