Senior Clinical Neuroscience Research Coordinator
Stanford University

Senior Clinical Neuroscience Research Coordinator 🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Research📅16 hours ago Post Date📅102870 Requisition #

The Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health and Wellness (PMHW) is seeking a motivated and experienced Sr. Clinical Neuroscience Research Coordinator (Clinical Research Coordinator 2) to manage studies that use precision medicine in mental health, including neuroimaging, behavioral and clinical measures to characterize subtypes of depression and tailor treatments to these subgroups. Treatments include pharmacotherapy, TMS and exploratory interventions such as MDMA. This position requires a combination of knowledge and skill in clinical research design, data management, research regulatory requirements and the use clinical neuroscience measures in precision trials. Studies focus in particular on depression and related anxiety disorders.

The Sr. Clinical Neuroscience Research Coordinator would have the opportunity to make innovative contributions to the rapidly emerging field of precision medicine in mental health. The Sr. Clinical Neuroscience Research Coordinator would develop and manage study protocols and set up and implement new intervention procedures in conjunction with study MD personnel and investigators. The position requires experience in managing study documentation and reporting, including preparation and oversight of FDA and IRB submissions, the capacity to keep accurate and meticulous records, experience in training study personnel as well as experience with measures used in clinical neuroscience.

The position will be based within Center's Personalized and Translational Neuroscience lab (PanLab). Studies are funded through the NIH and philanthropy. The Sr. Clinical Neuroscience Research Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the principal investigator, study investigators and an interdisciplinary team. Members of the Center possess deep domain experience in their chosen fields and an ability to communicate across fields.

The position will be fully in person. Studies initiated during 2024 will continue for at least five years. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to a pursue a career in this area and commit to the full duration of the studies and, ideally, beyond. The position comes with opportunities to participate in study outcomes and develop professionally.

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Interested candidates should include in their application:

1. A cover letter addressing requirements and why you are motivated to apply to this position and contribute to research in precision mental health and how your education and experience relate to the position as described above.

2. Resume or CV

3. In the cover letter or Resume/CV, please include the names of at least three referees.

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Due to funding timelines and project milestones, we are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible.

The supervising PI for this position is Dr. Leanne Williams, https://profiles.stanford.edu/leanne-williams.

Learn more about PanLab and Center: http://med.stanford.edu/pmhw. The position will be based within a collaborative team that values cooperation, fairness, efficiency, and conscientiousness.

For specific enquiries about the position: pmhw_admin@stanford.edu.

Specific Tasks include:

Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.

Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Extract, analyze, and interpret data.

Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned. Lead team meetings and prepare/approve minutes.

Formally supervise, train, and/or mentor new staff or students, as assigned, potentially including hiring, preparing or assisting with the preparation of performance evaluations, and performing related duties, in addition to instruction on project work.

Audit operations, including imaging and behavioral testing protocols, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions and FDA reporting, and respond to requests and questions.

Collaborate with principal investigators granting agencies, and ensure study reports are completed.

Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes; define best practices.

Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator. Track study specific milestones.

Ensure regulatory compliance

* - Other duties may also be assigned

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience administrating complex assessments to determine eligibility.

• Experience determining recruitment strategies for clinical trials.

• Experience in clinical neuroscience research.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications

• Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices

• Knowledge of medical terminology

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• May require a valid California Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.

• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.

• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.

• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

• The work arrangement for this position will be on-site and will be based on the Stanford main campus.

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The expected pay range for this position is $72,000 to $92,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

* - Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4923
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: H
• Requisition ID: 102870
• Work Arrangement : On Site

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