Clinical Research Coordinator I

Requirements

• Job Overview
• The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRCI) is responsible for managing and coordinating 7 out of
• approximately 55 ongoing clinical trials, Phases I-IV, in the Dept. of Neurology, primarily in the in the disease
• states of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Coordination and management of such studies is both a dynamic and
• demanding responsibility that requires refined technical, organization, interpersonal, and coordination skills.
• The CRCI is responsible for learning the schedule of assessments for each trial, and for coordinating each
• visit, which involves extensive preparatory work/pre-visit planning described in the "Responsibilities" section.
• At the time of the visit, the CRCI is responsible for conducting the entire study visit for each patient, ensuring
• that the protocol is followed, which requires an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of each individual
• protocol and patient needs.
• The CRC I must maintain a comprehensive functional knowledge of the ancillary departments to be involved
• in trial visits (e.g., Radiology, CRU, Cardiology) and must be able to communicate and coordinate with such
• departments effectively. The CRC I must be capable of performing his/her job maintaining patient
• confidentiality at all times, and must adhere to the university requirements for the conduct of clinical
• research. Additional job requirements include, but are not limited to: regulatory maintenance, adherence with
• ongoing training requirements, accurate reporting of clinical trial visits via the OnCore/CTMS system,
• accurate and timely data entry, accurate and timely reporting of adverse events, and timely communication
• with team members and clinical trial sponsors.
• The CRC I for this position will is responsible for coordinating 7 MS studies which will be conducted at the
• Georgetown University Hospital Dept. of Neurology main site. The CRC I will spend 5 days per week on site
• for these trials. The incumbent will spend 5 days per week on site for these trials. The CTM will meet project
• deadline expectations, be proficient multitasker, patient-oriented and have the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Work Interactions
• As an employee of Georgetown University, the CRC I directly supports the University's mission of cura
• personalis. Clinical Trials offer a unique opportunity for a patient to receive personalized and comprehensive
• care in a manner that they may not experience otherwise as a patient. Per the requirements of each clinical
• trial protocol, the CRC I is required to be the main point of contact for a patient in a clinical trial and must
• respond to inquiries from any patient within 24 hours. The CRC I is instructed and required to maintain
• regular contact with each patient in their respective trials, because it is an FDA requirement to report
• adverse events in a timely manner, no matter the severity. As such, clinical trial patients develop close
• relationships with the CTM/CRC for a trial, which provides unprecedented access to care when necessary.
• In the overall scheme of the Georgetown University Medical Center, this position indirectly and directly
• supports multiple departments. From a fiscal perspective, the indirect/overhead costs generated by clinical
• trials support the GUMC operating costs. Without an experienced CRC I in this position, we cannot
• participate in the trials specified in this application, and/or future clinical trials, which would significantly hurt
• the revenue that these trials generate. This would be detrimental to the ongoing clinical trial operations at our
• site. Operationally, the CRC I coordinates with other departments such as the Clinical Research Operations
• Office (CROO), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), the Research Pharmacy, the Radiology Department,
• Department of Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Gastroenterology. By interacting with other
• departments within the GUMC, the position indirectly supports research-related operations in departments
• ancillary to Neurology.
• On a daily basis, the CRC I will report to the Associate Director of Clinical Trials. The CRC I is part of a
• robust team comprised of 6+ CRCs (including the CRC I), the Directors of Clinical Trials, and up to studenthires. The CRC I is responsible for managing at least 6 trials out of the overall portfolio of approximately 55
• ongoing trials within our specific department. While the CRC I's primary direct report is to the Associate

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