Houston Methodist · 6 hours ago
Clinical Research Associate
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Clinical Research Associate to perform complex clinical research experiments and projects. The role involves driving multiple clinical research projects, gathering patient data, and serving as a liaison among physicians, patients, staff, and sponsors.
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Responsibilities
Assists PI/faculty by supporting junior staff in research and scientific activities. Provides communication of needs, issues to be addressed, and all important information necessary to ensure scientific success
Role models excellent, clear, and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution. Collaborates with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to an assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner
Contributes to a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results
Contributes recommendations for initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement
Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings and in-services for study implementation
Collects and processes study data and maintains study databases in accordance with study protocols. Develops and conducts statistical analyses for interventional and observational studies using relevant statistical software. Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research
Screens potential study participants through medical record reviews, interviews, and follow-ups with healthcare provider
Serves as liaison between team members, management, and PIs, resolving more complex matters for the area
Ensures quality is maintained for Research Protocols
Oversees and maintains accurate source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol including participant records, drug documentation, reconciling study drug/device accountability; monitors documentation for quality and accuracy
Collaborates and prepares with Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and regulatory documents for submission assuring compliance with local and federal regulatory standards as appropriate and required by the research protocol. Follows International Council for Harmonization/Good Clinical Practice guidelines
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks
Assists with identifying, recruiting, and consenting clinical research subjects for participation in approved clinical trials; monitors enrollment goals and modifies enrollment strategies, as necessary
Assists with developing skills of a study/lab team (staff and students) in alignment with scientific and research objectives
Plans and designs source documentation for protocol. Develops study-specific forms or tools per protocol to use in clinical research and teaches the research team how to use the assessment tool
Participates in conferences and seminars. Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field
5 years of related experience in a Research / Healthcare setting required
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow, and actively participating in problem-solving
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above-average analytical skills
Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-07
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