Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryThe Senior Study Monitor provides centralized oversight of study quality and compliance across up to 15 participating sites. This role ensures protocol adherence, data quality, and consistent operational standards throughout the study.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct timely centralized monitoring of site performance and protocol adherence
Review documentation and data quality across participating sites using remote data capture (RDC)
Able to conduct site-visits for monitoring purposes as needed.
Identify trends, risks, or compliance issues and support corrective actions
Coordinate closely with the Senior Project Manager on study priorities, and adherence to IRB requirements and research Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines.
Maintain monitoring documentation and reporting in accordance with sponsor and institutional standards
Escalate significant issues through defined governance channels
Travel and Work Environment
Travel is expected, including a mix of remote monitoring and periodic onsite visits
Onsite visits are conducted in compliance with Mass General Brigham institutional policies
Flexibility required to coordinate monitoring activities across multiple sites
Reporting and Collaboration
Works in close coordination with the Senior Project Manager and research administration team
Core Competencies (Workday‑Aligned)
Quality & Compliance Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Communication
Collaboration / Relationship Management
Competent and knowledgeable not Institutional Review Board general policies and requirements
Competent and adheres to Research Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Familiar with RDC (Remote Data Capture) for monitoring purposes
Familiar with EDC (Electronic Data Capture) databases and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Previous Clinical Research Experience 1-2 years required, 3-5 years preferred and Previous experience with monitoring 2-3 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Knowledge of data management programs.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of clinical trials, research, and general medicine.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$50,502.40 - $82,014.40/Annual
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
