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Walsh School of Foreign Service
Clinical Research Coordinator
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A Clinical Research Coordinator directs clinical research and development projects for companies, and coordinates testing and quality control.
$110,068 / year median in Alabama
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Job Overview The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC2) is responsible for managing and coordinating 7 out of approximately 55 ongoing clinical trials, Phases I-IV, in the Dept. of Neurology, primarily in the disease states of Movement Disorders , Stroke, and neuromuscular disease. Coordination and management of such studies is both a dynamic and demanding responsibility that requires refined technical, organization, interpersonal, and coordination skills. The CRC2 is responsible for learning the schedule of assessments for each trial, and for coordinating each visit, which involves extensive preparatory work/pre-visit planning described in the "Responsibilities" section. At the time of the visit, the CRC2 is responsible for conducting the entire study visit for each patient, ensuring that the protocol is followed, which requires an in-dept understanding of the intricacies of each individual protocol and patient needs. The CRC2 must maintain a comprehensive functional knowledge of the ancillary departments to be involved in trial visits (e.g., Radiology, CRU, Cardiology) and must be able to communicate and coordinate with such departments effectively. The CRC2 must be capable of performing his/her job maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, and must adhere to the university requirements for the conduct of clinical research. Additional job requirements include, but are not limited to: Regulatory maintenance Adherence with ongoing training requirements Accurate reporting of clinical trial visits via the OnCore/CTMS system Accurate and timely data entry, accurate and timely reporting of adverse events Timely communication with team members and clinical trial sponsors. Work Interactions The CRC2 for this position will is responsible for coordinating 7 Neurology trials which will be conducted at the Georgetown University Hospital Dept. of Neurology main site. The CRC2will spend 5 days per week on site for these trials. The CRC2 will be the only coordinator for the neuromuscular trials at our center who works exclusively in these disease states and therefore has a unique knowledge of the coordination for these trials. As an employee of Georgetown University, the CRC2 directly supports the University's mission of cura personalis. Clinical Trials offer a unique opportunity for a patient to receive personalized and comprehensive care in a manner that they may not experience otherwise as a patient. Per the requirements of each clinical trial protocol, the CRC2 is required to be the main point of contact for a patient in a clinical trial and must respond to inquiries from any patient within 24 hours. The CRC2 is instructed and required to maintain regular contact with each patient in their respective trials, because it is an FDA requirement to report adverse events in a timely manner, no matter the severity. As such, clinical trial patients develop close relationships with the CTM/CRC for a trial, which provides unprecedented access to care when necessary. In the overall scheme of the Georgetown University Medical Center, this position indirectly and directly supports multiple departments. From a fiscal perspective, the indirect/overhead costs generated by clinical trials support the GUMC operating costs. Without an experienced CRC2 in this position, we cannot participate in the trials specified in this application, and/or future clinical trials, which would significantly hurt the revenue that these trials generate. This would be detrimental to the ongoing clinical trial operations at our site. Operationally, the CRC2 coordinates with other departments such as the Clinical Research Operations Office (CROO), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), the Research Pharmacy, the Radiology Department, Department of Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Gastroenterology. By interacting with other departments within the GUMC, the position indirectly supports research-related operations in departments ancillary to Neurology. On a daily basis, the CRC will report to the Director of Clinical Trials. The CRC is part of a robust team comprised of 7 CTM/CRC s (including the CRC), social worker, research fellow, Nurse Practitioner, the Director of Clinical Trials, along with up to 4 student hires. The CRC is responsible for managing at least 7 trials out of the overall portfolio of approximately 55 ongoing trials within our specific department. While the CRC's primary direct report is to the Associate Director of Clinical Trials, the CRC II will also provide project-specific deliverables to others such as, the Director of Clinical Trials, the PI for each trial, and to the sponsor contact (e.g., the study monitor appointed by the sponsor for each trial). The Associate Directors and the Director of Clinical Trials rely on timely responses from the