Project Coordinator Research

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to patient care. Research literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Provides strategic oversight and operational management for multiple federally‑funded and foundation‑sponsored research grants focused on health for justice‑involved populations. Ensures research compliance, manages multi‑site study operations, supervises a diverse research team, and facilitates the translation of research findings into actionable policy and practice improvements.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done:
Instill Trust and Value Differences;
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Oversees day‑to‑day operations across multiple concurrent research grants, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met
• Coordinates multi‑site study activities and maintains relationships with collaborating institutions
• Manages contracts with research consultants in collaboration with Research Grants Administration
• Maintains organized project documentation via One Drive and other institutional platforms

• Ensures all research activities comply with IRB requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and applicable federal regulations
• Prepares, submits, and manages IRB applications, modifications, continuing reviews, and adverse event reports
• Maintains Clinical Trials.gov registrations and ensures timely reporting of study results
• Schedules and coordinates DSMB meetings and prepares required reports
• Monitors study enrollment and ensures appropriate recruitment practices
• Maintains appropriate historical record‑keeping and scientific decision‑making documentation
• Provides strategic oversight and operational management for multiple federally‑funded and foundation‑sponsored research grants focused on health

• Directly supervises and provides mentorship to research staff including Research Assistants, Research Community Health Workers, interns, students, and post‑doctoral fellows
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews staff tasks to ensure quality and timeliness
• Oversees participant‑centered research activities performed by research assistants, including informed consent processes, qualitative and quantitative interview administration, medication transport and secure storage protocols, participant reimbursement and gift card distribution, student surveys and data collection activities
• Conducts regular team meetings and facilitates communication across project staff
• Supports training and professional development of team members

• Oversees qualitative data management including coding and transcript analysis using software such as NVivo or Dedoose
• Maintains trial participant screening and enrollment records
• Participates in the interpretation of research results through conferences with investigators and other researchers

• Manages the publication pipeline, including coordinating manuscript drafts, tracking submissions, and corresponding with journals
• Assists in writing and editing presentations, manuscripts, and reports for publication

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, biological sciences, or related field
• Preferred: Master’s degree in public health (MPH), public policy, health services research, criminal justice, or related discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research coordination or project management
• Experience supervising research staff strongly preferred
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