Virtual Clinical Research Coordinator

at  MCRA

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Clinical Research Coordinator – Virtual is a critical team member supporting all aspects of day-to-day clinical trial activities. The primary roles and responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and managing research activities associated with the initiation and completion of clinical trials in a virtual setting. This role will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory bodies associated with human subjects research.
This open position is a remote-based employee located in the United States with previous research coordinator experience. Experience developing virtual clinical trial enrollment strategies and enrollment mitigation plans is highly preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or RN
• Minimum three years of experience in clinical research as a research coordinator related to medical devices, drugs and/or biologics.
• Experience with all clinical trial activities within a decentralized clinical trial structure is highly preferred.
• Current certification from a research-related accredited program such as The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (CCRC or similar) is preferred.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• PC/Technical skills - MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint (Endnote experience is a plus).
• Must be punctual, polished and professional.
• Strong client focus and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing research evidence and providing statistical analysis is advantageous.
  This is an hourly contract position that will be supporting MCRA DCT clients

• Collaborate with research staff to identify, recruit, and enroll eligible patients for clinical trials virtually.
• Collects, maintains, and stores all relevant data associated with clinical research trials.
• Interacts with potential participants to educate them regarding clinical research trials and participant requirements to obtain proper informed consent.
• Conduct all follow-up activities for clinical trials while maintaining and adhering to Good Clinical Practice.
• Ensure patient safety, timely reporting of adverse events, and compliance with IRB approved protocols.
• Communicate with MCRA clinical affairs staff and clients with support of senior MCRA staff, as needed.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.
• Ensure all work products comply fully with standards regulations, policies, and mission of MCRA.