Clinical Research Coordinator
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 75 Francis Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 04, 2026 | |
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Working under the supervision and guidance of a Project/Program Manager and Principal Investigator(s), this position provides high level support on clinical research studies for the Heart and Vascular Center Cardiovascular Genetics Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The Heart and Vascular Center Cardiovascular Genetics Program is on the forefront of genetic cardiovascular disease research, participating in multiple clinical research studies including clinical drug trials, investigator-initiated studies, biological sample repositories and disease registries. We are passionate about applying the knowledge we gain through research to clinical practice, enhancing the care of patients and their families.
This position requires a high degree of critical thinking, communication skills, competence, organization, autonomous decision making and a team-oriented perspective. As part of the team, you will be working directly with research subjects, including recruiting patients to research studies, scheduling and running study visits, performing vital sign collection (e.g., electrocardiograms, blood pressure assessments), and maintaining consistent communication with enrolled study patients. In addition, you will be responsible for the administrative tasks of the studies including post-study visit data entry, gathering data from the medical record, evaluating patients for studies, and maintaining study documentation. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Effectively work as a member of a team through open communication, being eager to help team members and willingness to ask for help or clarification when needed Evaluate potential research subjects' study eligibility using the electronic medical record, patient phone calls or interviews. Understand research study protocols to a proficiency of answering basic research subject questions Recruit potential research subjects during their scheduled clinical visits Facilitate research subjects' understanding of research studies, such as goals of the research, risks and benefits, as well as study visit schedules and procedures Maintain clinical trial study visit schedules and coordinate required procedures as laid out in the study protocol (i.e., perform electrocardiograms, schedule echocardiograms, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, and order blood sample collection) Build trusted, professional relationships with research subjects and be comfortable liaising between the research subjects and physicians Collect and maintain research subjects' data in a manner aligned with Good Clinical Practice and data integrity standards, in an organized and legible manner Communicate effectively with internal and external groups using email, phone, or other permitted forms of communication Maintain inventory and order study supplies when necessary The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |