The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology is seeking a full-time Sr. Research Program Coordinator. Under general supervision, this job manages the administration of several research programs conducted by the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division. Studies are patient-oriented, clinical studies involving human subjects. The range of duties includes but is not limited to patient recruitment/ interviews, data collection, conducting annual reports, obtaining and sustaining proper IRB approval, organizing collected information; records management, expenditure oversight, supervising other members of the research team, and communicating with study sponsors and team members on the status of project(s). Effective communication and interpersonal skills are critical as the position involves significant interaction with children and families. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work well with other professionals, and comfort being part of a diverse professional team.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of study protocols in collaboration with the PI and co-investigators.

• Maintain good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.

• Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data.

• Conducts data collection (ex, abstraction of clinical data from electronic medical records) and maintenance for research study, using Excel, REDCap, or similar systems. Organizes data exports, and other data files for statistical analysis.

• Follow federal, state, and institutional laws and guidelines to access and maintain confidential paper and electronic records related to assigned research studies.

• Meet regularly with the research team to review data accuracy and overall study progress.

• Assist with manuscript writing, including helping prepare tables, charts, figures, and data summaries, managing references and citations.

• Participate in grant proposal preparation; drafting and editing research strategy sections under the guidance of PI, preparing tables, charts, figures, writing, editing, and assembly.

• Facilitate communication between multi-site study teams, including scheduling of meetings and follow-up on study progress.

• Ability to manage a multi-center randomized clinical treatment trial in adolescents managed by a Clinical Research Organization.

• Ability to manage aspects of a large NIH-funded multicenter study, specifically the regulatory components – all administrative duties including IRB submissions, progress reports, protocol amendments as well as correspondence with the NIH as needed.

• Using working knowledge will assist in developing recruitment tools for assigned study(s), which include protocol/study-specific data collection forms, drafting and placing approved advertisements, and contacting physicians for possible referrals.

• Create and maintain documents for study-related materials to include IRB applications and reviews, amendments, changes in research, deviations in established study protocols, and standard operating procedures.

• Oversee budget expenditures based on the study(s) operational expectations.

• May act as primary contact for study participants, which may include recruiting, screening, scheduling, confirming appointments, and escorting/directing to various locations on/off campus.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Redcap) to maintain databases, spreadsheets, and word processing is required.

• Proven writing skills preferred.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated and actively seeking to further develop skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.

• Three years of related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with working and interacting with patients of at least one year required.

• Master’s degree of Public Health/Clinical Research or in relevant field

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $41,300.00 - $72,300.00 ($48,000.00 Targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid: School of Medicine, East Baltimore Campus (On-site 3-4 days a week)

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Pediatrics Gastroenterology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.