Clinical Research Fellow - Department of Innovation & Implementation Research

The Clinical Research Fellow at Houston Methodist, Department of Digital Health Innovation and Implementation Research position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects independently and under the supervision/direction of Principal Investigators.   

The fellows will work on projects involving a number of digital health, innovation, or care redesign initiatives. Consideration will be given to fellow’s specialty area of interest in assigning projects and publication opportunities.  They may also gain experience in protocol development, data analysis, and IRB submission. 

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directs patient contact supporting the performance of clinical protocols.

• Enrolls subjects into prospective studies and obtains informed consent from patients and legally authorized representatives in accordance with hospital policy and the study protocol.

• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship stakeholders, and health care professionals regularly for problem resolution and/or achievement of research study goals.

• Serves as a mentor and provides educational and research oversight for other learners in the applicable department or research lab. Role models effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collects and processes study data and maintain study databases in accordance with study protocols.

• Develops and conducts statistical analyses for interventional and observational studies using relevant statistical software.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in study data auditing and monitoring procedures.

• Ensures study procedures are being conducted in accordance with hospital and research institute policy and Good Clinical Practice.

• Communicates study findings to applicable hospital committees and stakeholders.

• Completes fellowship objectives and all assigned duties as listed in the identified specific fellowship program.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in grant preparation and formal requests to solicit financial support for ongoing and planned studies.

• Manages study finances and resources needed to conduct a clinical study. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops study protocols, policies, procedures, and order sets based on evidence from published studies and findings from internal studies.

• Prepares and delivers educational presentations and deliver written reports of scholarship, including but not limited to, published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, quarterly activity reports to fellowship stakeholders, and activity reports to external study sponsors as needed.

• Assists with recruitment of future fellows into this fellowship training program.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Clinical Research Fellow 0 - None
  Clinical Research Fellow 1 - One year of post-terminal experience
  Clinical Research Fellow 2 - Two years of post-terminal experience
  Clinical Research Fellow 3 - Three years of post-terminal experience
  Clinical Research Fellow 4 - Four years of post-terminal experience