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Checked 2026-10-30

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Mass General Brigham · 32 Fruit Street Boston (Yawkey Center)

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Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) works independently under minimal supervision to support the team in enrolling eligible patients in oncology clinical trials. The Sr. CRC will support both Mass General Brigham Academic Medical Centers of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) AND Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). This role is required to be on-site at either location depending on need. The Sr. CRC will work as a CRC at BWH and will assist the Clinical Research Manager with the implementation of clinical trials across different disease specialties at the BWH site. The Sr. CRC will be responsible for scheduling all protocol-mandated tests required to comply with institutional and federal regulations governing clinical research. In addition, the Sr. CRC may assist management in the areas of Quality Control and Training & Development and may provide input into the assessment of departmental procedures. This position involves direct patient contact. Responsibilities may consist of assisting Management with the following:

Identify changes associated with Standard Operating Procedures and develop

processes to ensure compliance

Training of new staff

Manage studies of a particular specialized program

Disease-specific administrative tasks

The position represents a trained individual able to perform the following job duties independently under minimal supervision by the Clinical Research Manager:

Assist clinical team in screening potential patients for study participation

Schedule all protocol-required tests and procedures

Coordinate patient appointments with physicians, nurses, and all test areas

Coordinate and schedule clinical safety laboratory specimen draws and ensure timely results are available to providers

Prepare pre-visit communication for providers to ensure required assessments are completed and documented

Maintain point-of-contact communication with enrolled patients and assist with front-line questions regarding study participation

Develop protocol-specific flow charts, intake sheets, and other tools to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition

Coordinate, obtain, process, and ship protocol-required tissue samples

Ensure collection and processing (e.g. spin/separate/freeze) of all required correlative research blood samples with the coordination of the processing labs for MGH and BWH

Obtain vital signs and perform EKGs as required for individual studies

Administer quality of life assessments as required for individual studies

Scan research documents and certify these documents as copies

Requirements

  • Duties will primarily be performed in an ambulatory/clinical office setting
  • Duties will be performed on-site at both BWH and MGH locations as needed, with support at BWH increasing as our clinical research operations increase at that location.
  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Related post-bachelor's degree research experience 3-5 years required
  • Ability to work more independently and as a team member.
  • High degree of computer literacy and analytical skills.
  • Ability to identify both technical and non-technical problems and develop solutions.
  • Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
  • Highly proficient data management skills and working knowledge of data management systems.
  • Able to display initiative to introduce innovations to research studies.
  • Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of current and developing clinical research trends
  • Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor others
  • Ability to work independently and display initiative
  • Ability to identify problems and develop solutions
  • 32 Fruit Street
  • 40
  • $26.78 - /
  • 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
  • 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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