We are seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator who will be responsible for all aspects of recruitment, enrollment and follow-up of subjects in clinical research studies, as well as preparation and maintenance of all regulatory required submissions. Interacts with study participants over the age of 18, department physicians and staff, Institutional Review Board and Office of Research Administration staff, Institutional Investigational Pharmacy staff, as well as Pharmaceutical Company employees such as Clinical Research Associates and Managers, and others contracted by the Pharmaceutical Company to manage the study. Trains and manages other study coordinator team members. 

Identifies, recruits and screens all eligible subjects that meet study enrollment criteria. Obtains informed consent from subjects prior to initiation of study procedures and maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations. Completes and records required protocol testing during subjects' study visits such as vital signs, ETDRS refraction, distance and near visual acuity, low luminance testing, auto-refractometry, keratometry, applanation tonometry, and administration of visual function questionnaires to subjects. Submits ocular images (OCT/FA/FP/FAF) and ECG results electronically to study reading centers. Collects and records required study data from subjects, including complete medical, ophthalmic and medication history. Completes clinical report forms, enters data into sponsor's electronic data capture systems and responds to data edits and query resolutions, both with and without principal investigator's assistance, in an accurate and timely fashion. Processes blood and urine laboratory samples and packages for shipment according to protocol and DOT/IATA requirements; retrieves laboratory results for investigator review and signature. Schedules and coordinates study subject visits for study exams. Creates and maintains study subject screening, enrollment and terminations within the CRMS system. Responds to queries from the CRMS and JH billing department staff regarding research visits. Collects serious adverse event data and reports information to pharmaceutical sponsor and IRB within required timelines. Assists the principal investigator in preparing regulatory submissions, including IRB new, change in research, continuing review and termination reports, as well as IND safety reporting, and responds to IRB queries on applications as warranted.

Coordinates community outreach for and awareness of clinical trials by giving presentations at local retirement communities, and arranges sponsor funded and IRB approved advertising through local news outlets and social media, loco regional private ophthalmic practices, as well as through collaborations with the Johns Hopkins Communications and Marketing Department. Creates advertisement submissions for approval on the JH ICTR Trials@Hopkins website.

Trains and manages other study coordinators/team members in all aspects of the previously listed coordinator responsibilities. Trains and prepares new research coordinator team members in protocol refraction and distance, near and low luminance visual acuity measurement, for examination and certification by external certification agencies. Looking forward, has been tasked with creating standard operating procedures for regular competency assessment of team members protocol refraction and visual acuity measurement skills. Will also create SOP for regular internal audits for quality assurance of protocol adherence, accurate study data collection and electronic data capture, data query management and timely filing of study regulatory submissions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifies and recruits eligible subjects that meet all study criteria. Obtains informed consent from subjects prior to initiation of study procedures and maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
• Schedules and coordinates study subject visits for study exams. Completes and records required protocol testing during subjects' study visits such as vital signs, ETDRS refraction, distance and near visual acuity, low luminance testing, auto-refractometry, keratometry, applanation tonometry, and administration of visual function questionnaires to subjects.
• Collects and records required study data from subjects, including complete medical, ophthalmic and medication history. Completes clinical report forms, enters data into sponsor's electronic data capture systems and responds to data edits in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Processes blood and urine laboratory samples and packages for shipment according to protocol and DOT/IATA requirements.
• Collects serious adverse event data and reports information to pharmaceutical sponsor and IRB within required timelines. Assists the principal investigator in preparing regulatory submissions required for IRB and sponsor review.
• Trains and manages other study coordinator team members in all aspects of the previously listed coordinator responsibilities.
• Coordinates community outreach and advertising for clinical trials by giving presentations to local retirement communities and arranging sponsor funded and IRB approved advertising through local news outlets, as well as through collaborations with the Johns Hopkins Communications and Marketing Department.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant through the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) certified. 

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• ETDRS protocol refracting, near and distance visual acuity testing, low luminance testing, auto-refraction and keratometry, ocular coherence tomography and administration of visual functioning questionnaires.
• Blood and urine lab sample processing and packaging in compliance with protocol and DOT/IATA requirements.
• Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations Good Clinical Practice requirements of conducting pharmaceutical clinical research trials.
• Competent in Johns Hopkins electronic Institutional Review Board application process, CRMS and EPIC electronic medical records system.
• Certified to use multiple electronic data capture systems preferred by most clinical trial sponsors (iMedidata, iMedNet, Medrio)

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator  
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $40,100-$55,140-$70,180 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 5:00 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Oph Retina Service  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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