Baltimore, MD, 21217, USA
3 days ago
Research Program Coordinator
The Department of Neurology is seeking a **_Research Program Coordinator_** for the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). The Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP) is a philanthropically funded research organization focused on developing effective therapies for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas, the two most common tumors afflicting patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). NTAP uses a highly collaborative approach that brings together patients, clinicians, researchers, industry, and government to determine where resources are most effectively deployed to produce meaningful treatments for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas. Exceptional scientific partners with innovative ideas are recruited to make these plans a reality, through both targeted programs and investigator-initiated proposals. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical research or the Principal Investigator, the Research Program Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the clinical course and collection of research data on patients entered onto research protocols and participating sites. The Research Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization, entry, maintenance and accuracy of all clinical research data for complex and detailed clinical trials, and may assist with orientation of less senior research staff in protocol and clinical research information. This is an intermediate level position in managing clinical trials and/or registry databases within the research program. **Specific Duties/Responsibilities** + Maintains good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements. + Works on complex clinical studies, which require a high level of knowledge, coordination, and data abstraction. + Transmits and distributes protocol information. + Helps maintain IRB approval for studies + Responsible for submission, verification, and maintenance of protocol specific information on NTAP’s database. + Maintains regulatory binder for each assigned protocol. + Prepares and submits annual renewal requests, amendments, and adverse event reports with clinical input according to IRB and Sponsor requirements. + Adheres to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of the clinical research data. + May assist the principal investigator and/or program manager in defining information and plans required to accomplish goals of studies. + Will design and create protocol specific case report forms as needed. + May also assist less experienced staff in design and creation of such forms. + Verifies patient eligibility for studies by comparing patient history and clinical laboratory results with protocol requirements. + Confirms patient registrations and relevant data points in databases for NTAP. + Maintains a research chart for each patient. + Collects, enters and compiles clinical data from a variety of sources. + Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data so that information may be used by the physician in treatment planning, presentations, and publication. + Verifies scheduling of patient appointments, tests, and followup visits at the appropriate time in the treatment cycle to ensure completion of protocol requirements. + May design and compile materials that aid physicians/other staff in complying with protocol requirements for these visits and tests. + Meets regularly with Principal Investigator, Research Nurse, and Research Program Manager to review data accuracy and overall study progress. + Participates in all mandatory meetings to develop increasing knowledge of assigned clinical trial and Registry requirements. + Will develop and maintain a protocol database or spreadsheet for tracking patient activity, financial management and data analysis as needed. + Will meet with clinical trial financial management staff to identify procedures, laboratory tests and protocol events that require invoicing to the Sponsor as defined in the financial contract. + May participate in the development of invoicing schedules. + Prepares reports on individual patients or the study as required by the principal investigators and/or external agencies. + Enters patient demographic and clinical data into institutional database as required. + Responds in a timely manner to special projects or queries related to the data. + Prepares for and participates in monitoring and audits of studies. + Corrects errors in database when necessary. + Writes responses to audit reports with input from the Principal Investigator. + Completes minimum requirement for continuing educational units. + Is knowledgeable of and complies with Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines and SKCCC Clinical Research Office policies. + May instruct introductory level clinical research personnel in these guidelines and policies. **Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** + Working knowledge of REDCap + Knowledge of clinical research practices and principles required. + Ability to understand a clinical trial financial contract. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in related discipline. + Additional related experience may substitute for required education, tothe extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Three (3) years of experience in complex and detailed clinical trials/medical research is strongly preferred. Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Neuro Neurological Oncology 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.
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