Job Description

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator work within the Dana-Farber Regional Campus clinical research program and support the research team in the overall conduct of clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice under the auspices of the Principal Investigator(s) and the DFCI disease programs. The Regional Campus CRC will be responsible for the primary data collection, management of patient clinical information, and regulatory documents as it pertains to participation in clinical trials across all studies open at the Regional Campus site(s). Ensures timely collection of protocol related samples including shipment to outside entities as required. Maintains site regulatory binders and ensures study compliance with all state, federal, and IRB requirements. May be responsible for site IRB submissions (violations, deviations, severe adverse event reports). This individual may also screen patients for protocol eligibility, obtain informed consent (minimal risk studies), and register study participants to clinical trials. Travel to the Longwood campus and other DFCI Regional Campus sites may be required.

This role will be based at the Foxborough location and travel to the Weymouth location 1-2 times per month. Travel to the Longwood campus and other regional sites maybe required.

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.

• Oversight of the clinical trials regulatory process at the DFCI Regional Campus(s) and site activation activities.
• Communication and coordination with the lead study team at the Longwood campus for study start-up, ongoing study team meetings, and project management of all site study activities.
• Responsible for data reporting and management, collection of source documents, use of case report forms, adverse events reporting, filing and archiving of study records, and resolution of data queries for all studies at the Regional Campus site(s).
• Prepare and/or complete regulatory related reports and IRB submissions as it pertains to the regional campus’ studies. Maintain and organize study regulatory binders, enter all required study data on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains various regulatory tracking databases with information related to study recruitment, subject enrollment, and study progress and completion.
• Ensure all study related samples are collected, properly prepared and shipped according to the protocol requirements and IATA/DOT regulations.
• Responsible for organizing and preparing for both internal and external auditing and study monitoring visits.
• Coordination and management of all clinical trials at the Regional Campus site(s), 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 work.
• Travel between DFCI Reginal Campus locations to support all above research activities when cross coverage is needed.
• Perform data entry for all DFCI regional campus locations as needed to provide cross coverage support.
• Maintain working knowledge of current regulations, regulatory guidance and or local policies.
• May be responsible for preparing and presenting study status regulatory status for regional campus site clinical team members at monthly research meetings.

Clinical Research Coordinator II

• Demonstrates understanding of CRF completion, including timely and accurate transcription of study data
• Shows an understanding in coordinating and managing clinical research studies
• Shows an understanding of ICH/GCP and Federal Regulatory requirements
• Shows an understanding of DF/HCC SOPs
• Shows an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of other key departments within clinical research (ex. OHRS, ODQ, DFCI CTO etc.)
• Proficient in understanding of phases of clinical trials
• Ability to work across regional campus locations and provide on-site and remote support
• Is competent and autonomous with minimal assistance and supervision. 

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 to 3 years of related experience
• Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred
• Performs primary duties with greater independence and has progressed to performing more advanced skill sets as directed

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)

$26.92/hr - $30.14/hr

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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