Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
125 Nashua Street (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2025
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. Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 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. Key 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 (Research Electronic Data Capture) 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. Qualifications Education & Experience 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, including direct experience with IRB/regulatory documentation. Skills & Competencies 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. Application Instructions Please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 300 words) describing your background, interest in supportive care research, and what makes you a strong candidate for this leadership role. We value team members from diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants to share in their cover letter how their unique experiences, perspectives, or interests would contribute to our program's mission. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.