Department
BSD OBG - Maternal Fetal Medicine
About the Department
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 114 clinical providers, providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations. The Department consists of seven sections: General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Family Planning, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology, and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. We have More than 60,000 outpatient visits, 25,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, 3,000 gynecological surgeries per year. Teaching, research and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroids and the mechanisms of hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the con¬ tract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job Summary
The job performs routine assignments related to the documentation, analysis, and reporting of research data. Provides input to support the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.
Manages medium to highly complex studies by providing input to support the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University with minimal oversight. The job functions as the manager of the postpartum remote patient monitoring program at the University. The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. The job performs training and mentorship for lower-level positions.
Responsibilities
Responsible for three major studies- all aspects:
Aspirin to Prevent Cardiac Dysfunction in Preeclampsia- NIH funded RCT.
STAMPP HTN- remote patient monitroing for all patients with PPHTN at UCM.
BRIDGE- Biomarkers Registry for Investigating Data and Guiding Evaluation in Preeclampsia. A mutli site study funded by Thermo Fisher.
Participate as research assistant in 'Luteolin road map'- study funded by Gates Foundation.
Under minimal supervision, will collaborate with faculty, clinical staff, support staff, other researchers, residents, and medical students to provide technical and administrative support, as well as development and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative research.
Manage a remote patient monitoring program for 80-90 pregnant patients per month with hypertensive disorders and lead full cycle clinical research trials focused on these conditions.
Coordinating study logistics, including participant recruitment, data collection, and data management; drafting study instruments and protocols; assisting in training and protocol development.
Collecting data using surveys, medical chart reviews, interviews, focus groups, and other techniques; analyzing data and presenting study findings.
Ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
Researching new study opportunities.
Oversee day-today operations of multiple complex clinical trials, including multi-site trials, from initiation to close-out.
Managing study budgets, contracts and monitor expenses for NIH R01 funded RCT .
Maintaining IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and sponsor guidelines.
Serves as primary point of contact for sponsors, and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) and regulatory bodies.
Serves as consultant for remote patient monitoring program start up.
Maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
Coordinate sponsor meetings, update reports, and handle any issues or escalations related to the program.
Provides guidance to principal investigators and clinical teams to achieve trial and objectives.
Assisting in writing and editing research grants and manuscripts.
Organizing and attending study meetings, site visits from sponsors and other relevant activities.
Maintaining all necessary study supplies for research projects.
Designing, implementing and maintaining an active database for data retrieval to ensure study success.
Orient and coordinate the work of research support staff, including work study students and volunteers.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Coordinating and facilitating the implementation of standardized care program across multiple hospital systems, ensuring seamless integration and consistency in clinical practices.
Facilitates trainings and mentorship for other research staff, students, and/or volunteers.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
Performs various aspects of clinical research, such as collecting and processing specimens, interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and contributing to the case report.
Analyzes protocols and advise treating physicians on appropriate dosage modifications or treatment calculations based on patient characteristics.
Coordinates and participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.
Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.
Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Preferred Competencies
Working Conditions
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$65,000.00 - $80,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
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