Job description

Clinical Research Study Coordinator

Location: Dallas, TX or Locally Remote

About Alva Health

Alva Health is a Yale University technology spinout backed by Techstars, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. At Alva Health, we are establishing the standard of care in remote stroke monitoring. In 2021, the company was the grand prize winner out of 1100 applicants at MedTech Innovator, the largest global medtech startup accelerator. To date, the company has successfully raised $2.8M from non-dilutive grants and an oversubscribed pre-seed investment round, and the company is positioning itself to raise additional funding in the near future to support its fast-growing operations.

Job Description

Alva Health is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the research and development team. The Clinical Research Coordinator will report to the Clinical Operations Manager and work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and executive team. The Clinical Research Coordinator contributes to Alva Health’s success by coordinating and executing clinical research studies. They will interface with external research partners at Yale New Haven Hospital and elsewhere, contribute to protocol development, IRB submissions, and execution of new studies with wearable devices, both in person and in de-centralized, virtual settings. Occasional travel may be required to various clinical research sites and/or conferences (up to 10% of the time). They will also play a key role in writing successful grant proposals to government and non-government agencies, and present key findings in journals and at conferences alongside executive management. This position is perfect for an experienced clinical research coordinator looking to pivot into a fast-growing startup, or a motivated recent MD or nursing trainee who is interested in obtaining additional clinical research experience as an educational link between graduate school and future advancement into a clinical research career.

Job Duties:

• Recruitment and enrollment of study subjects both in person and using modern strategies adapted for the COVID-19 pandemic
• Interview participants, perform standardized neurological assessments and administer cognitive assessment tests based on previous experience (or willingness to learn)
• Conduct follow-up phone or video calls with study participants, request and collect medical records, and other miscellaneous administrative tasks
• Data collection and management
• Conduct informed consent processes
• Participate in the development of IRB submission documents, (for example, protocols and subject facing documents)
• Act as the liaison between study volunteers, their families and physicians to coordinate both short term and long term wearable device studies
• Participate in the product development process by conducting surveys, user interviews, usability studies, A/B testing, and field research as needed
• Perform literature reviews to remain current with the latest research in the field and communicate findings with the company
• Participate in drafting of scientific abstracts and manuscripts for publication in journals and presentation at conferences
• Draft grant applications and contribute to investor presentations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team made up of clinicians, engineers, product designers, data scientists and regulatory consultants

Required Skills:

• Excellent research management skills.
• Basic understanding of statistical data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills, and a history of project management. Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in different formats.
• Great attention to detail.
• Experience working with third-party data capture systems (e.g. RedCap, Qualtrics).
• Ability to work autonomously, remotely, in dynamic fast-paced environments, using problem solving skills to adapt to changing demands.
• Use of project management platforms such as ClickUp, Wrike, Basecamp or Monday.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, openness to feedback, and a desire to learn and improve skills.

Experience Required:

• BS, MS, MD, nursing degree or relevant clinical research experience in a related discipline
• 1-3 years of clinical research experience preferred

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience working on stroke clinical studies.
• Experience conducting functional assessments (i.e., Modified Rankin Scale)
• Experience conducting the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Eligibility Requirement:

• United States Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident of the United States

Our Commitment:

• We are a mission driven company providing an opportunity to work on a transformational solution that will significantly improve the lives of people living with high risk of stroke
• You will be an integral part of our team and one of our first employees, working directly with the Founders and the Advisory Board
• Opportunity to shape our company culture
• Modern approach to work – remote work and flexible work hours are available

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Alva Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status
• We view our team’s diversity as a competitive advantage, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. We highly encourage applications from members of socio-economically disadvantaged groups, underrepresented groups in science and engineering, persons with disabilities, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and first generation college graduates

Compensation & Benefits:

• $35K - $65K full time salary commensurate with experience, or equivalent part-time salary
• Premium medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, holidays and three weeks PTO
• Potential equity compensation if contract extends beyond one year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have clinical research experience involving medical devices?
• Do you have experience conducting informed consent processes?

Experience:

• Clinical research: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75201

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