Clinical Research Coordinator

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

The Clinical Research Coordinator will be working in the Department of Psychiatry as the national coordinator for a multisite clinical research study CANalgesia: A National VA clinical trial exploring cannabis-based therapies for chronic neuropathic pain in veterans. The study aim: to compare the safety and efficacy of THC oral solution, CBD oral solution, THC/CBD oromucosal spray, compared to matching placebos in treating Veteran Chronic Neuropathic Pain (CNP).

The national coordinator will oversee project managers and manage all study goals and tasks, assuring all aspects of the project are on track and meet all regulatory requirements. CRC will also be working on different studies including clinical trials for the PI that include screening, consent, blood drawing, hemodynamic monitoring, processing of blood drawing as specified in protocols, and follow ups.

Study protocol may involve processing of blood samples as well as handling and shipment procedures. For additional study specific procedures and educational interventions, CRC will be trained in the study protocols before execution.

Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subject’s regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group.

Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location.

Works independently to develop manage and organize multi‑site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between university, non‑Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. Contributes in‑depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.