Study Coordinator

Summary of Job Duties: Under the general supervision of the Director of Psychiatry Research Unit, the Clinical Research Study Coordinator manages all aspects of clinical research studies and industry sponsored clinical trials. Duties include: participation in development of grant proposals, development of source documents, submission (and sometimes development) of Institutional Review Board materials, supervision of research assistants, recruitment of patients, implementation of research protocols and maintaining precise documentation on source documents/CRF's, reporting of serious adverse events, ensuring compliance with all federal and local requirements, protection of patient safety, and participation in statistical analysis and publication/presentation of data.

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Education/Experience:
Minimum BA or BS degree required. Minimum 3 years experience working in a medical research environment, preferably with some time spent at an academic medical center. Working knowledge of the different psychiatric assessments and their administration are preferred. Previous experience developing subject recruiting strategies and interacting with industry sponsors. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, physicians, families, pharmaceutical companies, and other project personnel. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and have the ability to be consistently accurate, legible and timely. Ability to work independently; strong organizational skills.