Clinical Research Coordinator - Center of Early Detection & Interception Solid Tumor

Overview

Building upon Dana-Farber’s deep experience in early cancer detection and treatment, we’ve created a robust, integrated clinical/research program -- Centers for Early Detection and Interception. This program brings together Dana-Farber’s expert clinicians and researchers across all cancer types, working together in a unified, multi-disciplinary effort that will accelerate progress in early cancer detection and interception. Through this effort, we will help stop cancer earlier, saving more lives, and improving the quality of life for all of those affected by cancer.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be an integral part of the Center of Early Detection & Interception clinical research program and lead recruitment for our research studies on the Longwood campus. This role will support the research team in the execution of clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and will operate under guidance of the Principal Investigator(s), the DFCI Clinical Trials Office, and the Clinical Research Director. The CRC will be responsible for leading patient recruitment and consenting efforts at the Longwood campus, providing timely entry of study data into clinical trials management software, screening for protocol eligibility, and obtaining consent from patients for industry-sponsored and biobanking studies. The CRC will also be responsible for collecting, compiling, and managing patient clinical information. The CRC will ensure prompt collection and shipment of protocol-related samples to external entities as necessary. Responsible for maintaining regulatory binders and assuring study compliance with all state, federal, and IRB mandates. This individual will also register study participants to clinical trials.

Fluency in English and Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Hatian Creole is strongly preferred to support effective communication and engagement with participants.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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.

PATIENT CONTACT: Contact with adult patients of all ages and populations. Will distribute protocol schedules, quality of life surveys or other study-related questionnaires, subject diaries, and/or conduct follow-up communication with patients.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Hourly Range: $23.13/hr - $26.15/hr

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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