Clinical Research Study Manager Jobs in Reston, VA

Falls Church, VA, United States

Inova Trauma Research is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Trauma to join the Team. This full-time will be day-shift working Monday – Friday located in Falls Church, VA.

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Trauma will play a vital role in advancing healthcare knowledge. This position is attached to the CIREN Federal Grant, providing a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic research team, ensuring the smooth execution of clinical research studies within the Trauma department. With federal clearance, you'll contribute to innovative research until 2027, potentially renewing your impact beyond this date

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Clinical Research Coordinator 1 Responsibilities:

• Identifies and explains key protocol elements and performs study tasks under direct supervision.
• Explains basic elements of subject safety including the reasoning behind the required use of an Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee, study activity documentation, and event reporting requirements.
• Explains the investigational products development process and identify key regulations to control these processes.
• Explains and performs study operational activities in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and non-GCP related study management activities.
• Explains how to document data according to ALCOA-C (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete) principles.
• Explains the importance of professional conduct and describe leadership principles that impact the effective operation of an investigative site.
• Explains the variety of communication channels, roles and relationship and outlets for study results that impact the conduct of clinical research.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s Degree (or relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Experience: 2 years of patient care experience or 1 year of clinical research experience with a Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading informed consent discussions and enrolling participants in clinical research studies preferred.

Experience developing, implementing, and/or evaluating clinical research protocols and operational workflows preferred.

Experience screening patients for research study eligibility and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, healthcare providers, research coordinators, and other research staff preferred.

Experience collecting, managing, and verifying research data for accuracy against source documentation preferred.

• Coordinate and manage clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and research staff for seamless study execution.
• Recruit and screen study participants, maintaining strict eligibility criteria.
• Collect, organize, and manage research data, maintaining accurate records.
• Assist in developing and implementing study protocols and procedures.
• Liaise with external research partners and stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with study participants, providing updates and support.
• Ensure timely submission of research data and reports, meeting study timelines.
• Support data analysis and interpretation, contributing to research publications.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and adhere to research ethics.

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, life sciences, or a related field.
• Previous experience in clinical research or healthcare is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with study participants.
• Proficiency in data management and basic statistical analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of research ethics and regulatory requirements, especially for federal grants.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with research software is advantageous.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain federal clearance.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.