Job DescriptionThe incumbent will help support the coordination and operations of the Tapestry Research Program. Tapestry is a population scale research program that seeks to detect and compare actionable genetic findings in its large cohort as well as assess the effects of such findings on patients' health-care utilization and acceptance.
The Senior Program coordinator will oversee the Research Center or Program which serves as the research administrative base for a small to medium size research program(s) potentially involving multicenter clinical trial/research groups with national/international participation. Provides leadership, management, and direction and is responsible for the operation of the program within the designated Research Center or Program. Works with leadership to coordinate resources and workloads to achieve objectives and strategies. Works with Scientific and Administrative leadership in development of strategic plans, programmatic budgets, and process improvements. Manages partnerships with national/international consortium or program members. Interacts and works collaboratively with federal and/or industry sponsors and agencies for items related to the Research Center or Program. Participates in grant renewal processes and progress reports. Initiates and maintains positive working relationships with internal (e.g. IRB, Compliance Office, all shields, etc.) and external customers (e.g. FDA, NIH, OHRP, etc.). Manages projects and serves as a primary resource for issues and communications relating to the Research Center or Program. Performs duties independently and initiates judgment in handling a variety of programmatic issues. May have supervisory responsibilities. Additional job specific duties as assigned by reporting work unit leadership.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in management, business administration, health care or science related field with a minimum of 2 years of research-related experience. Master's degree preferred. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree/college Diploma/Certificate Program with 5 years of experience in clinical research/related field OR HS Diploma with at least 7 years of clinical research coordination/related experience may be considered. Broad-based management or project management experience is preferred to coordinate a wide range of activities. Working knowledge of clinical research, research programs, data management, and computer/related systems are required. Strong leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills as well as demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines, i.e., physician, administrative, supervisory, and allied health staff, and external agencies is required. Must have the ability to independently manage a varied workload of projects and assignments with multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
Qualifications Preferred:
- Previous coordinator experience
- Prior experience in Tapestry study operations
- Prior experience with the Center for Individualized Medicine
- Prior experience with decentralized trials
- Prior experience with multi-site trials
- SoCRA or ACRP certification
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.
