This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team that will provide scientific and operational support for a large portfolio of NIH-sponsored clinical trials and observational studies in the area of dental and craniofacial disorders. A major component of this project involves the evaluation of research practices at clinical centers and offering suggestions and tools for process improvement. The study coordinator will take a lead role in all evaluation activities and act as the central point of contact for internal and external staff. This is a full-time position that is office-based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating a large volume of evaluation visits (40 visits per year)
• Creating timelines and managing priorities
• Developing study-specific evaluation plans and report templates
• Planning and facilitating evaluation visits in conjunction with site study coordinators
• Providing protocol training for internal staff
• Conducting evaluation visits and generate reports with findings and recommendations
• Develop tools to facilitate and improve research practices at clinical sites
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Contributing to protocol development and site training activities
• Collaborating with NIH staff on the development of research policies for the institute

 Bachelor's degree, preferably in dental hygiene, nursing, or public health
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a site coordinator
• Minimum of 2 years of monitoring experience as a clinical research associate
• Knowledge of drug development process and federal regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and strong computer skills
• Willingness to travel 25 to 50%, primarily to Washington, D.C
• Experience with NIH-sponsored research is strongly preferred

Please apply on line at www.rhoworld.com/hr