Clinical Research Coordinator - Population Sciences

Overview

The Division of Population Sciences wishes to hire a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I. The CRC will become an integral member of a dry lab team, working with principal investigators (PIs) focused on blood cancer care delivery and bioethics. The candidate will work with project team members, collaborating scientists and doctors, and patients, and be responsible for day-to-day research coordination and activities.

Activities will include regulatory submissions, participant accrual tracking and reporting, coordinating study activities with team members and collaborators, conducting teleconferences, vendor management, coordinating communication with regulatory teams, and interacting with grant management staff. There will be opportunities to contribute to research publications for qualified candidates. The CRC will be responsible to report on program-defined deliverables, to identify variances in project plans and to develop contingency plans when necessary to keep project milestones on track. This is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates who are eager to become a key member of a growing research enterprise, particularly for those desiring hands-on experience with the intention to eventually pursue graduate education in the medical sciences. A two-year commitment is preferred.

The CRC will aid the PIs in developing procedures and tracking systems for the project procedures performed, maintaining workflows, and defining grant and research specific reporting. The CRC will be supervised and supported to implement strategies that will ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in all assigned research activities.

Schedule:
Seeking candidate for full-time placement by late July to early August 2026. In-office work 5 days per week. Only applicants living in MA, RI, or NH at the time of employment will be considered.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversight of the clinical trials start-up process from receipt of protocols through the Scientific Review Committee and IRB submissions, and site activation activities. 

• Responsible for data reporting and management, collection of source documents, use and development of case report forms, adverse events reporting, filing, and archiving of study records, and resolution of data queries.

• May prepare and or complete regulatory related reports and IRB submissions.  Maintain and organize study participant/subject trial binder and regulatory binders, enter all required study data on an ongoing basis and as applicable.

• Ensure all study related samples are collected, properly prepared, and shipped according to the protocol requirements and IATA/DOT regulations.

• Collaborate with other departments such as Protocol Scheduling, Materials Management, the Clinical Research Laboratory, Pharmacy, Research Nursing, and other departments, as needed per the requirements of the clinical trial. 

• Responsible for organizing and preparing for both internal and external auditing and study monitoring visits.

• Coordination and management of clinical trials throughout the trial life cycle, including communication with sponsors and regulatory authorities.

• Close-out of clinical trials, including contributing to research articles, audit preparation, and communication with regulatory agencies and other disciplines involved.

• Interact with study participants as directed/required by the protocol and/or study team.

• May be responsible for tissue sample collection per trial requirements.

• Responsible for data entry of Subject Visit Tracking information into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with medical visits, assessments, and other subject-specific information.

• Responsible for data entry of time and effort spent on study-specific activities and other administrative tasks into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with work completed.

• Responsible for data entry of study-specific activity, including but not limited to monitor visits, external site enrollment, amendments, receipt of Safety Reports, etc. into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with activity completed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent organization and communications skills required. 

• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts.

• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through. 

• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.  

• Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times. 

• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 1 year of Dana-Farber Associate Clinical Research Coordinator experience required.

• 0-1 years of experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred.   

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$48,100.00 - $54,400.00