Senior Clinical Research Assistant, Thoracic Surgery

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Budgeted position

Job Summary

Works very independently under minimal supervision to enroll eligible patients in clinical research protocols and manage all aspects of data collection and submission for multiple cancer studies. Will be the liaison between the clinical team, sponsor, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure appropriate communication and reporting. Will assist management in the areas of Quality Control, Training, & Development and may provide input into the assessment of departmental procedures. The position involves a combination of data abstraction and entry, regulatory management, and patient coordination.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

Assist the clinical team in screening potential patients for study participation.

Maintain point of contact communication with enrolled patients and assist with front-line questions regarding study participation.

Verify adequate documentation of consent, required screening tests and procedures, and eligibility criteria to ensure patients meet all criteria.

Enroll patients as required by the study sponsor and internal enrollment monitor team.

Obtain protocol clarifications from the study sponsor and communicate information to the research team.

Organize and prepare for internal and external audits.

Prepare and submit protocol amendments, continuing reviews, and safety reports to the IRB.

Revise informed consent documents to include new risk information and/or updated protocol requirements through the course of the study.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Experience
Previous Research Experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional time management and organization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of current and developing clinical research trends.
- Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor others.
- Ability to work independently and display initiative.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
- Established rapport with investigators and sponsors with the ability to resolve operational matters within a disease group.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$49,504.00 - $72,404.80/Annual

Grade

6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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