Clinical Research Specialist

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Functioning independently with minimal supervision and direction, will be responsible for coordinating multiple research studies by implementing study protocols in accordance with regulatory, departmental and institutional requirements. Provides mentoring, direction, supervision and guidance to Clinical Research Coordinators. May serve as a project manager or team lead with supervisory responsibilities. Performs diverse duties requiring analysis, sound judgment and a high level of knowledge of specific protocols. Maintains interdisciplinary relationship with participating physicians and clinical departments. Interacts with study participants diagnosed with various medical conditions and diagnoses.

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

In absence of a Bachelor's degree, will consider 8 years of relevant work experience in addition to the experience noted below.

Licensure, Certification & Registration:

CCRP/CCRC Certification, or equivalent certification, preferred.

Experience:

4+ years of direct work-related experience in a research setting; proven leadership ability and ability to successfully work independently with little to no direction; proven ability to comprehend and apply regulations; supervisory experience a plus; Epic experience a plus.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in varied situations;

• Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations;

• Strong verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, attention to detail, organizational and leadership skills;

• Proven ability to function independently, set priorities, take direction and initiative;

• Ability to travel nationally to other research sites, attend investigator meetings and educational conferences as required;

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and work collaboratively in small teams;

• Ability to act as a team leader creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows;

• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, colleagues, professional staff and external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services;

• Ability to interact with study participants with various diseases compassionately and respectfully;

• In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.