GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Research Project Coordinator (PC) will work within the Department of Medicine - Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy. The primary role is to assist the principal investigator in conducting clinical and translation studies in inflammatory bowel disease and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Studies will be based within the Crohn's and Colitis Center & Resnek Family Center for PSC Research of Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Responsibilities include supporting the PI with project management, including the development and documentation of project plans, timelines, and progress reports; data collection, tracking, and analysis; dashboard creation and maintenance; running staff meetings and programs; chart review process; tool and materials development; manuscripts preparation for submission to journals.

The PC will support the communication of the accomplishments of the team and initiatives. The PC will be required to work closely with investigators and staff at BWH, Mass General Brigham, and the other participating institutions.

This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, writing skills, problem-solving skills, strong organizational and communication skills. An understanding of health information technology and development is preferred.

This is an exciting time as much of our work is coming to fruition and we are working on a broad new approach to this disease for which there is no therapy. Our research involves a broad set of projects ranging from microbiome and translational research to clinical trials. You will have an opportunity to be involved in cutting edge research, have extensive exposure to direct patient in a variety of ways. This position involves a good deal of responsibility as well as support with opportunity for growth and learning.

This position requires someone who can operate at a very high level and balance out numerous projects. This position would be also responsible for helping to hire, train and supervise research assistants as well as shape the agenda of the center.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight and management for day-to-day operations of the project
• Utilize MS Access and Excel to assist in data collection efforts, database development, and descriptive data analysis
• Utilize REDCap to enable data collection efforts, including developing forms and descriptive data analysis
• Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure that project goals are met on time and within budget
• Supervise the research assistant
• Oversee, guide and direct clinical trials
• Coordinate project plans, manage project meetings and agendas
• Provide project updates to project team and collaborators
• Manage related protocols for the Mass General Brigham institutional review board
• Manage FDA interactions and documents
• Oversee project database data management, data collection methods and data quality
• With guidance from the PI and Co-Investigators prepare presentations and materials for distribution related to the project, including MS PowerPoint slides, tables, and graphs
• Schedule meetings, prepare meeting agendas, prepare meeting minutes and other project specific administrative tasks
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports and manuscripts for publication in professional journals
• Contribute to grant writing initiatives for future funding
• Contribute to progress reports to the funders
• Other duties, as assigned by the PI, Co-investigators or stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Required, MA/MS preferred
• 5 years of experience in healthcare research, with experience in coordinating research projects
• Experience with IRB regulatory policies is preferred but not required
• Experience in clinical research including project and team coordination, external communication with stakeholders preferred
• Experience with supervision/project management of electronic health record projects preferred
• Experience with data management, including using word-processing, spreadsheet, MS Access database software, REDCap and Endnote preferred

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal skills required for working with project leadership, clinicians, and staff in a professional and respectful manner
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of clinical and translational research studies
• On a daily basis, executes the procedural, managerial, and policy decisions made for clinical/translational research studies, including patient identification and screening, patient enrollment and follow-up care
• Participates in clinical research study design and formulation of policies and procedures. Identifies modifications needed and work to implement solutions
• Oversees regulatory aspects of research studies including IRB amendments, continuing reviews, and reports
• Serve as primary contact for assigned projects for both internal and external communications
• Directly responds to inquiries regarding study protocol and policy. Ensures necessary research meetings are held
• Collects, reviews, and manages all study data via electronic medical records and other sources ensuring compliance with study protocols
• Participates in writing and revising slides and papers, journal articles, book chapters, and grant proposals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish study goals through collaborative efforts
• Experience in project management and control preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in innovation
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in innovation
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to complete work and meet deadlines
• Ability to think creatively about improving healthcare delivery
• Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues, and accept responsibility as it relates to the daily operations of the office
• Time-management, multitasking and the ability to function independently and effectively under the pressure of deadlines and schedules
• Exceptional judgment and discretion in interacting with physicians and management on sensitive political and confidential issues
• Ability to support multiple individuals with competing needs, is able to effectively prioritize work, and be a contributing team member with the willingness to assist with both routine and/or last minute projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of departments, medical staff and individuals at all levels both within and outside the institution
• Experienced user of REDCap preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access
• Ability to use medical bibliographic retrieval programs preferred-EndNote

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

- Directly supervises 3 research assistants - 3 FTEs

- Oversees the work of other members of the research groups

• Reports directly to Principal Investigator for each project

BWH is an Affirmative Action 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.