Clinical Research Coordinator II at Partner's Healthcare in Somerville, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Regulatory Affairs Coordinator (RAC) will work with investigators, study staff, Institutional Review Boards (IRB), clinical trial sponsors and federal regulatory agencies to ensure that regulatory requirements are met for clinical trials. This role reports to the Regulatory Affairs Research Manager and works closely with research teams across the Cancer Center to ensure regulatory compliance for multiple cancer trials.



Qualifications


Detailed Responsibilities include managing the following for multiple studies:


- Preparation and submission of clinical trials to the IRB.


- Creation and extensive revisions of informed consent documents


- Tracking and facilitating the progress of new trials through the review process


- Correspondence with the IRB, investigators and sponsors throughout the review process


- Collection, completion, and submission of regulatory documents to various regulatory entities. This includes collecting signatures and information from participating investigators and providing them to industry sponsors.


- Creation and maintenance of electronic regulatory binders and other relevant files across the life of a study


- Completion and submission of clinical trials amendments to the IRB. This includes large amendments to the Protocol and other study documents received from industry sponsors throughout the course of the study, as well as smaller amendments to keep documents and processes up-to-date


- Preparation of annual progress reports for IRB renewal of ongoing studies


Please note that this is a remote role and there will be no work at the physical office/location. Applicants may work in all states with the following exceptions: WY, ND, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Qualifications



- BA/BS required


- Detail-orientation with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


- Strong organizational skills


- Excellent oral and written communication skills


- Prior regulatory or clinical research experience with an academic medical center or industry a plus


Candidates with no relevant experience will be hired as RAC I



Remote Type


Remote



Work Location


101 Merrimac Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation 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.



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