Clinical Research Supervisor (Neurology)

Clinical Research Supervisor

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor who will oversee the Peripheral Nerve Clinical Research Program. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Clinical Research Supervisor administratively coordinates clinical protocol implementation for a single study or multiple studies. A primary responsibility will be supervision of a minimum of two full-time research team members carrying out protocol-related operational tasks.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
• Facilitate administrative hiring processes and participate in staff interviews and hiring decisions.
• Delegate and oversee performance of study tasks.
• Set performance goals, coach staff, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Participate in clinical study start-up meeting.
• Assist research nurses, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
• Understand and explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants and/or assigned research staff.
• Contribute to the recruitment strategy for participants for assigned study.
• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as needed, e.g. print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc. and involve and oversee staff.
• Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants by trained staff.
• Contact, or oversee contact of, participants to schedule for required activities and with special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
• Assist with, or oversee the setup of, the data collection system and entry and organization of data.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Liaison with the IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with PI.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocols, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lead or supervisory experience.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

• Participation and timely completion of JHU supervisory classes

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Budget Management - Advanced
• Clinical Research Participant Recruitment - Advanced
• Clinical Research Knowledge - Advanced
• Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
• Good Clinical Practices - Advanced
• Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
• Project Management - Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
• Stakeholder Engagement - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Supervisor Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($57,200 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular Personnel area: School of Medicine