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Baylor College of Medicine · 13 hours ago

Lead, Clinical Research - Pediatrics - Psychology

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Lead in Clinical Research within the Pediatrics Psychology Section at Texas Children’s Hospital. This role involves coordinating research operations for studies on neurocognitive outcomes in pediatric brain tumor patients, requiring strong leadership and expertise in research methodology.

EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs essential planning and coordination activities related to multi-site and multi-national longitudinal observational studies. The appropriate candidate must have the leadership skills and abilities to manage the complexities involved in this level of coordination

Organizes and participates in collaborative activities, including representing the program externally with our international partners and guiding study design and procedural decisions with our collaborators

Coordinates research staff and coordinates their involvement in study implementation tasks (e.g., scheduling study visits, obtaining informed consent, administering participant incentives)

Determines eligibility and recruits patients for research participation

Supports research staff in conducting testing procedures required by study protocols, which includes administering neuropsychological tests to patients, scoring neuropsychological tests, reporting test scores to the supervising psychologist, and assisting in interpreting the results. Performs testing when needed

Maintains research databases and conducts data exports as needed for analyses

Completes all required training modules related to the Responsible Conduct of Research (e.g., CITI Program training)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Neurocognitive testingPsychological testingResearch coordinationMicrosoft ExcelPatient-centered interactionsEffective communicationOrganizational skills