Clinical Research Coordinator

Avicenna Clinical Research is a network of investigator sites serving the greater Chicagoland area, dedicated to bringing advanced medicine to patients through high-quality clinical research. Founded in 2010, the organization has grown to nine locations and conducts studies across multiple therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, endocrinology, pulmonary medicine, and internal medicine. The team focuses on efficient study start-up, strong enrollment, and access to a diversified patient population.

Avicenna Clinical Research is committed to delivering timely, high-quality data that supports sponsors and advances patient care.

The Clinical Research Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Oak Lawn, IL. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day clinical trial activities, including scheduling and conducting study visits, collecting and documenting data, and ensuring adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements. The coordinator facilitates the informed consent process, maintains accurate source documentation and case report forms, and manages study supplies and investigational products in collaboration with the research team.

The role includes close communication with investigators, sponsors, and monitors, support with regulatory submissions, and ongoing monitoring of participant safety and compliance throughout the study lifecycle.

• Clinical research skills, including Research, Clinical Research Experience, and exposure to Clinical Trials.
• Protocol-related competencies, such as understanding and implementing Protocol requirements and study procedures.
• Participant-facing skills, including conducting and documenting Informed Consent in accordance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management abilities, with attention to detail in data collection and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and IRB processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with participants, investigators, sponsors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work on-site in Oak Lawn, IL and manage multiple studies or tasks simultaneously.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, biology, public health) or equivalent clinical research experience.
• Prior experience in therapeutic areas such as gastroenterology, endocrinology, pulmonary medicine, or internal medicine is beneficial.