Job Req ID:  115657

Sr. Research Program Coordinator II

We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator II who will be responsible for the coordination and management of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences clinical trials under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Research Program Manager at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Major duties are related to effective research program and database management.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Research Program Management Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with an engaging and dynamic pediatric radiation oncology team, including physicians, nurses and statisticians, with unique opportunities to learn about pediatric brain tumors and pediatric bone and soft tissue tumors
  • Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals within the study team and the clinical team.
  • Interact directly with patients in clinic
  • Receive training from pediatric neuropsychologist to aid in administering computerized neurocognitive testing
  • Manage all aspects of research project planning, implementation, daily administration and close out of clinical trials related to radiation oncology.
  • Assist in drafting new protocols, consents, case report forms, operating procedures, and other research-related documents. Update documents as needed.
  • Comply with and ensure that the clinical trials team is compliant with regulatory and reporting requirements of the IRB and study sponsors including the reporting of adverse events and study deviations in coordination with the Radiation Oncology Program Manager.
  • Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures for the clinical trials group.
  • Work closely with the Budget Analyst to ensure appropriate research billing is based on research participation in clinical trials, including approving related invoices.
  • Liaison with the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, IRB staff, study monitors, study sponsors, research volunteers, and other stakeholders related to specific research studies.
  • Attend lectures and participate in meetings related to research and research activities.
  • Depending on study needs perform screening for enrollment, enter data into CRMS, enter data into sponsor-related and internal databases, schedule and track study visits, and coordinate activities with study sponsors.
  • Prepare documents and reports for audits and monitoring visits.
  • Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.


Database Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for administrative, operational, functional, and security components related to research databases that will be used for multiple clinical trials in conjunction with Radiation Oncology’s IT team.
  • Lead research and program efforts, directs the creation and management of electronic databases such as REDCap and implements reporting and quality assurance activities in the program using technical and decision-making skills.
  • Oversee the compilation and transmission of data from various Johns Hopkins (Epic, Mosaic, etc.) and external database systems to Radiation Oncology’s research drive. Ensure that all data elements are properly formatted and compiled, and that the data are transmitted securely.
  • Work closely with the Radiation Oncology Program Manager on all QI initiatives on the study data.
  • Perform limited data analysis; provide data to biostatistician consultants for more extensive data analysis.


Supervise

  • Depending on needs, may participate in hiring and oversight of other personnel such as study coordinators or temporary workers.
  • May mentor or assist trainees.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. Related Master's preferred.
  • Five years related experience.
  • Experience in clinical study implementation and coordination.
  • Facility with basic medical information to interact effectively with clinical data systems and statistical personnel involved in the project.
  • Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with JHU developed research software such as CRMS (Clinical Research Management System).
  • Experience using EPIC and OpenSpecimen is strongly preferred.
  • Experience developing REDCap as a database to track and monitor study data.
  • Supervisory experience and basic statistical knowledge.
  • Familiarity with Johns Hopkins clinical data structures advantageous.

 


 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($65,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: District of Columbia 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Rad Onc Clinical Trials Group  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 


Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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