Position: Clinical Research Coordinator III, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Coordinator III (CRC III) will perform project coordination activities using approved techniques. Under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Perinatal Neonatal Quality Improvement Network (PNQIN), the CRC III will maintain project databases, create and administer project surveys, performs administrative tasks for PNQIN projects, assist with budget monitoring, and help to organize all logistics of PNQIN statewide events (ex: webinars, summits, workshops). Prepares data reports in coordination with the data analyst, maintains the PNQIN website, and oversees the work of research assistants.
This is a senior level role that requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, working as a liaison with multiple statewide stakeholders collaborating with PNQIN. Must be able to work independently, identify problems, and develop sound solutions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of relevant experience
• At least 5 years of Special Continuous Project Responsibilities—Quality assurance / quality improvement
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills required.
• Must have ability to supervise others.
• Must have ability to work independently and display initiative to introduce innovations to the team.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets. Ability to priority task and set deadlines.
• Knowledge of data management programs.
• Ability to identify problems and develop sound solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains on-going communication with the PNQIN Administrative Director, principal investigators, project leads, project managers, and statewide stakeholders related to PNQIN projects as a liaison.
• Provides administrative oversight of assigned PNQIN projects, including meeting scheduling, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action item creation, and necessary follow-up. Maintains databases related to assigned PNQIN projects in coordination with the data analyst, providing regular reports to participating hospital teams.
• Facilitates PNQIN workshops and webinars, including registration, marketing, materials, and slides in coordination with the principal investigators and project leads.
• Facilitates PNQIN summits in coordination with the central PNQIN team, including assistance with speakers, advertisement, and logistical planning for the events (CME application, speaker disclosures, collection of slides, creation of handouts, etc).
• Creates slides and agendas for larger PNQIN meetings in coordination with the central PNQIN team. Maintains PNQIN listserv and team rosters.
• Updates PNQIN website and on-line toolkits in coordination with the principal investigators. Draft any required annual reports for grants related to assigned PNQIN projects.
• On-board and supervise any research assistants working on the project on things like data collection and event planning activities.
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory aspects related to the PNQIN projects, including maintenance of regulatory files. Designs and administers surveys related to PNQIN projects and synthesizes data in coordination with the data analyst.