Clinical Research Coordinator Lead - Fetal Institute

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:

Works with Principal Investigator (PI) and manager but functions independently for all clinical research activities. Responsible for the complete coordination of all assigned research activities. May have team supervisory responsibilities of study team members.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of clinical research projects, including study start-up, site qualifications, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Manages multiple and complex clinical research protocols, tracks deadlines for grants and deliverables, and takes a leadership role in coordinating collaborative studies and managing multi-center research initiatives.
• Ensures project milestones align with strategic objectives and drives continuous improvement in research methodologies.
• Manages regulatory compliance and documentation processes, including preparing and maintaining regulatory documents, registering studies on clinicaltrials.gov if required, assisting investigators with regulatory submissions such as to the FDA, and developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to research protocols and regulatory standards.
• Promotes ethical conduct in research and ensures integrity in all aspects of study conduct and data handling.
• Manages participant engagement and compliance throughout clinical research studies, including identifying and recruiting eligible study subjects, conducting informed consent/assent processes, coordinating subject reimbursement, verifying participant eligibility, and serving as the primary patient liaison for study-related inquiries and support.
• Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders to enhance participant recruitment and retention.
• Coordinates and executes all aspects of clinical research visits, including preparation of lab kits and requisitions, specimen collection, ensuring proper specimen processing by the research lab, and maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment essential for study protocols.
• Implements quality assurance measures to uphold data integrity and compliance with protocol requirements.
• Manages data lifecycle in clinical research, including abstraction from medical records, data entry into case report and study forms, statistical analysis, QA/QC for database integrity, and preparation of tables, figures, and formatting for grants, manuscripts, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develops and implements robust data management strategies to support research outcomes and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees financial management for clinical research studies, including budget preparation, invoicing, billing management, negotiation with sponsors, and ensuring accurate management of study fund accounts.
• Leads training and development initiatives for research personnel, assists in study team training and mentorship.
• Acts as a mentor and resource for other Research Professionals, coordinates research operation improvement activities, and provides guidance and leadership on complex protocols and projects. Supports onboarding of new study team members and maintains delegation of authority and training records.
• Leads the dissemination of research findings through publication preparation, collaboration on abstracts and posters for scientific meetings, presentation of research at national meetings, coordination of presentations at research education conferences, and overseeing the preparation and evaluation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of research experience required.
• Three to four years with complex research projects preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple simultaneous studies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand financial data, recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Remains agile and adaptable plus assists in implementation of various technological systems. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, problem solve, and mentor other team members.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Biomedical Science (Required)

Pay Range

$70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various Voluntary Benefits

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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