Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The MGH CORE Program is seeking a full-time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC-Senior) to join our multidisciplinary team. This position offers the opportunity to take on a leadership role in advancing innovative supportive care research in oncology and palliative care. The MGH CORE Program brings together oncologists, palliative care specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other allied clinician researchers dedicated to improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients and families facing cancer and serious illness.
Job description
Job Summary
The MGH CORE Program is seeking a full-time Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC-Senior) to join our multidisciplinary team. This position offers the opportunity to take on a leadership role in advancing innovative supportive care research in oncology and palliative care. The MGH CORE Program brings together oncologists, palliative care specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other allied clinician researchers dedicated to improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients and families facing cancer and serious illness.
The CRC-Senior will oversee program-wide regulatory and operational needs across multiple supportive care research studies. In addition to contributing to projects employing qualitative methods, survey data, and clinical trial designs, the CRC-Senior will help develop and implement standard operating procedures, onboard and train junior clinical research coordinators (CRCs), and ensure high-quality study execution and compliance. This position is ideal for candidates with prior research experience who are ready to take on supervisory and program development responsibilities.
Leadership & Training
- Train and mentor entry-level CRCs, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Assist CORE faculty investigators with allocating workload and providing ongoing feedback.
Study Coordination
- Provide an extra layer of support in managing CORE studies, including participant eligibility reviews, recruitment, informed consent, and coordination of study visits.
- Assist with data collection (surveys, interviews, chart reviews) and quality control checks, using REDCap or other programs.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Prepare and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and adverse event reports.
- Ensure compliance with study protocols, Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and institutional policies.
Program Development
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures and quality assurance systems.
- Contribute to creation of study templates and guidance for protocol design, database management, and grant submissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required (health sciences, psychology, public health, nursing, or related field preferred)
- Minimum of 2–5 years of post-baccalaureate research experience in clinical trials or human subjects research
- Direct experience with IRB/regulatory documentation
- Ability to oversee, train and evaluate others effectively
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple investigators and teams
- Familiarity with REDCap and other data capture systems preferred
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Recognition Programs
- Professional Growth Support
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.