We are seeking a Clinical Research Diversity Coordinator who will serve as a liaison between Acclinate, research sponsors, and clinical study sites/teams. This individual will be responsible for leading and coordinating efforts to engage potentially eligible diverse research participants in communities of color.
Responsibilities include:
Developing strong relationships with research sponsor study teams and corresponding clinical trial sites
Communicating the importance of diverse representation to clinical trial sites and ensuring investigators and site staff have clear understanding of the diversity objectives and engagement plans
Partnering closely with research sponsors, sites, Acclinate’s Medical & Community Engagement Specialist, and Acclinate’s Director of Community to identify and employ strategies to engage potentially eligible diverse participants; evaluating processes and identifying issues related to access and engagement of diverse patient populations
Contributing to execution of effective trial awareness and pre-screening strategies for each trial
Monitoring the development and communication of outreach plans and the external clinical trial diversity engagement program; providing guidance for course correction as needed
Keeping all internal and external stakeholders up-to-date on the progress of diversity engagement plans
Managing project milestones and proactively addressing deficiencies
Attending and providing information at weekly/monthly client teleconferences/team meetings with research sponsors and/or sites
Assisting Project Manager with the preparation of information for inclusion in reports to research sponsors.
Ideal characteristics:
High integrity, fortitude, creativity, curiosity, and positive/innovative approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills --- professional, personable
Organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a hands-on manner, adjusting to issues as needed in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment
Ability to prioritize and effectively anticipate and respond to issues as they arise
Forward-thinking in ways of scaling relationships and data across other studies and community
Proficient in MS Office, Zoom, and Slack with willingness to learn other systems
Requirements:
Clinical Research or Clinical Operations experience preferred, but not required
Location:
Hybrid
Contact: Camille Pope, PharmD, Chief Medical Lead – [email protected]