This role will coordinate research in an exciting new environment, with the full backing of a new type of research architecture and a top-tier technology team, challenging the paper-heavy, old-school way that studies are run. This role will require the desire to learn and grow rapidly, and include the opportunity to help spearhead on-site efforts for Topography’s partner healthcare groups. This role will be evaluated on provider success, patient experience, protocol management and adherence, and data quality. This role will require a track record of excellence as a Research Assistant or CRC or other similar role, including developing successful relationships with providers. You will need to be able to thrive with multiple balls in the air, and where independent problem solving is a daily need. You will need to lead with empathy for patients, and care deeply about creating new access to clinical research in communities across the country. 

Act as senior study coordinator to execute trials conducted within physician practices, including but not limited to: 

a. Visit preparation activities 

b. Visit follow-up activities 

c. Supply and inventory management 

d. Third party vendor management 

Conduct patient recruitment and enrollment of eligible patients. 

Lead patient study visits, which may also include clinical and lab procedures such as ECG, phlebotomy, vitals signs and body measurements, laboratory processing, etc. 4. Independently administer the informed consent process with care and quality 5. Ensure protocol adherence and high data integrity 

Provide high quality source data capture and documentation 

Support study start-up and planning, including PSVs and SIVs 

Support IRB submission and correspondence 

Facilitate monitoring visits (IMVs) and sponsor correspondence including managing the follow-up process 

IP management, dispensation and accountability 

Adverse Event management, tracking, and follow-up 

Data entry to CRF/EDC and query resolution in a timely manner 

Support study close-out, including COVs 

Protocol deviation tracking, reporting, and reconciliation 

Train and mentor junior research staff

Using and helping improve Topography’s proprietary tool set 

Data Quality-understand and comply with all regulations, policies, and guidelines applicable to clinical research, including our SOPs 

Ensure adherence to study protocols while ensuring trial staff maintain meticulous accuracy in completing all documentation 

Conduct Quality Control activities including routine QC checks during and following study visits 

Any other duties assigned by manager 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience

Ability to be on site 5 days a week in Chevy Chase, MD

5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, or other similar role 

5+ years of experience independently coordinating studies, from study startup to close out

5+ years demonstrated track record of delivering clean data and a high-quality patient experience

Expert knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH/GCP guidelines 

Strong communication skills, teamwork, cooperation, self-awareness, and flexibility