Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology participates in multiple sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials for diseases and disorders of the eye. Our involvement in a wide variety of studies including surveys, observational, interventional, device and drug trials contribute valuable knowledge for the ophthalmic community at large.

Key Responsibilities

• Grade retinal images for image biomarkers
• Mark retinal images to develop artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for image biomarkers
• Confirm and adjust AI-detection of image biomarkers
• Review patient charts and images for progression of age-related macular degeneration
• Perform baseline and longitudinal retinal imaging grades for qualitative and quantitative image biomarkers
• Adjudicate phenotyping of age-related macular degeneration stage
• Assist in analysis and writing of research manuscripts related to age-related macular degeneration
• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of studies
• Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner
• Adhere to research regulatory standards
• Assist and train junior team members
• Assist with developing protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and share results with leadership
• Collect information to determine feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies. Employ, evaluate and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention
• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close out duties

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• Two (2) years clinical research or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree
• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Background understanding of age-related macular degeneration including prior research in this area and/or grading retinal images