Research Development Specialist

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of a manager, oversees a portfolio of research projects in development. Responsible for all aspects of the project through to activation, and business assurance requirements. Responsible for coordinating with the principal investigator, study team, research administration, clinical services, and external partners to prepare, evaluate and implement research studies. To effectively coordinate the activities of the team and project, competency and familiarity are necessary with research methods, project management, and the roles and functions of teams throughout the system.

Essential Functions

• Serves as project manager focused on start-up activities for a variety of research studies with various levels of regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity; supports the PI and research team members.
• Evaluates and prepares research studies for implementation, activities include: leads the site selection process (communicates with sponsors on feasibility assessments, and coordinates site selection visits), reviews sponsor-provided study documentation, completing tools to support budget negotiation (coverage analysis), partners with clinical and non-clinical teams to support decision making, leads and supports the service line and departmental vetting processes by providing summary analysis of the operational feasibility of the study, prepares IRB application documentation including consent forms, communicates with Sponsor on development updates and timelines, facilitates and attends meetings, and communicates to internal teams throughout the life cycle of development.
• Communicates, collaborates, networks, and acts as a consultant to the study sponsor and/or CRO, research study centers, academic institutions, investigators, physicians/physician offices, ancillary departments, and the multidisciplinary team (including students and residents).
• Partners with sponsor and study team to ensure post-activation essential documentation maintenance requirements are met in accordance with federal laws, rules / regulations and local policies and procedures to follow to ensure compliance.
• Provides ongoing regulatory maintenance in departmental systems and in coordination with sponsor, and consulting on documentation changes.
• Tracks metrics and milestones related to project development using research enterprise systems and tools to ensure timely delivery and utilization of project management methodology.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in health or science related field or equivalent

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days

Preferred

• 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Primary Location

SITE - Secchia Center - 15 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Research Development - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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