Dr. Kristen Fox seeks a Clinical Research Program Coordinator to join her research program focused on preventing risky health behaviors (e.g., e-cigarette use) among adolescents and young adults living with congenital heart disease. Additional research topics include health behaviors, psychosocial functioning, and healthcare experiences. Research methods include clinical trials, surveys, medical record reviews, and qualitative interviews.

The candidate will play an integral role in supporting Dr. Fox’s program of research, including implementing an NIH-funded randomized clinical trial evaluating a mobile health intervention. Key duties include coordinating trial start-up activities, overseeing day-to-day operations of the trial, supervising research coordinators, and contributing to research products. Opportunities exist for professional development, training, and mentorship.

This position requires in-person work due to needs for in-clinic recruitment, training/supervising on-site staff/students, and participating in training and professional development activities offered on-site. Hybrid work arrangements may be available after successful completion of the introductory employment period and trial start-up, based on role requirements and study needs. Workspace is located in the Center for Biobehavioral Health. Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends for recruitment and data collection as needed is required (anticipated time commitment of approximately 1 hour/week, on average, during study recruitment/data collection periods).

This position is available immediately, and a start date in Fall 2025 is strongly preferred. A minimum 2-year commitment to the position is strongly preferred. This position is grant-funded.

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee clinical trial and study regulatory documentation in accordance with good clinical practice standards and federal/institutional guidelines

· Lead research coordinators in and contribute to participant recruitment and retention activities, including obtaining informed assent/consent via telephone or in-person

· Correspond with the Institutional Review Board and prepare protocol submissions and modifications

· Design participant recruitment and retention procedures and materials

· Assist with grant submissions and progress reports and contribute to research products

· Train and supervise research staff and students

· Lead or assist with conducting participant focus groups and interviews

· Conduct medical record reviews to screen participants for study eligibility and collect data

· Coordinate and schedule participant payments and data collection and other research activities

· Communicate with outpatient medical clinics and healthcare providers to support study operations

· Analyze and manage quantitative and qualitative data, including abstracting and organizing data from medical records, Google Analytics, and other sources; use statistical analysis software

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

· Prior work experience in clinical research, including participant recruitment and obtaining informed assent/consent

· Experience with clinical trials and in medical settings preferred

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively engage research participants, families, and collaborators in person, by phone, and via videoconferencing platforms

· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to handle sensitive topics and safeguard participant privacy and protected health information

· Flexibility for some evening/weekend hours to accommodate participant availability for recruitment and data collection is required (~ 1 hour/week during active recruitment/data collection); when evening/weekend hours are worked, time is flexed and some evening/weekend hours may be appropriate for remote work.