MPACT Study Lead Coordinator

The Study Coordinator leads all functions within the trial management structure for the Methadone Patient Access to Collaborative Treatment (MPACT) study-a national, NIDA-funded intervention trial conducted by the Harm Reduction Research Lab at the University of Arizona College of Nursing (PI: Dr. Beth Meyerson). This role also serves as the Site Manager for the trial.

This is a part-time position through Year 1 (ending May 1, 2026), transitioning to a full-time role for the remainder of the study period (through August 31, 2029).

We may be able to offer a hybrid work schedule, within the State of Arizona. As the study progresses there will be consistent in-person workdays.

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Trial Operations Support and Leadership:

• Facilitating with Dr. Meyerson and the research team to
  refine the MPACT intervention in preparation for its implementation in the full
  trial.
• Leads clinic enrollment efforts, which may include
  finalizing data use agreements and establishing monthly patient verification
  processes with clinic champions.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for intervention
  clinic champions and maintains the MPACT fidelity database; responsibilities
  also include monitoring the MPACT study email account to ensure timely
  communication and follow-up.

Study Retention Coordination:

• Collaborates with Principal Investigator Dr. Meyerson and
  the study retention team to develop and implement effective strategies to
  support ongoing engagement and retention of study participants, including
  clinics, patients, and staff.
• Managing team operations: scheduling meetings and ensuring
  communications of the MPACT Hub team (all MPACT study team members and the
  DPRAB), and monitoring completion of tasks associated with study milestones and
  timelines.

Data Support:

• Collaborates with the Data Coordinating and Collection
  Center (Dr. Patrick Rivers) to monitor MPACT clinic enrollment surveys.
• Prepares data elements for integration into the HEAL data
  ecosystem, ensuring inclusion of all publications related to both the pilot and
  the full trial.

Financial Operations Support:

• Initiates and tracks sub-award agreements for all entities
  involved in the MPACT study, as well as select sub-awards related to Dr.
  Meyerson’s broader research portfolio.
• Manages the procurement, distribution, and documentation of
  all gift cards used for study participation, including reporting and submitting
  reimbursement requests in collaboration with Dr. Meyerson.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to work on teams of various people and groups.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience with IRB submissions, amendments, documents management, regulatory processes (COI, CTSI, etc)
• Experience with data software programs and document repositories- -Qualtrics, RedCap, Data sharing ecosystems, SPSS, Excel.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently.