Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Lead Clinical Research Coordinator - 248982

Job Title: Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Pay Range: $37.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Position Summary: The Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (Lead CRC) is responsible for managing and executing industry-sponsored clinical trial protocols within a hospital setting. This role serves as a critical link between patient care and scientific data collection, ensuring all research activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory, safety, and ethical standards. The Lead CRC provides hands‑on coordination of studies while supporting high-quality patient care and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate industry-sponsored clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment, informed consent, and follow-up visits
• Ensure study activities are conducted in accordance with protocol requirements, timelines, and sponsor expectations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal hospital teams
• Utilize clinical nursing skills to monitor and support research participants, with an emphasis on cardiac research studies
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor safety parameters, and promptly report adverse events per protocol and regulatory requirements
• Ensure participant safety, comfort, and adherence to study procedures throughout trial participation
• Maintain strict adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of study data and regulatory files
• Support audits, monitoring visits, and inspections as needed
• Collect, process, package, and ship biological specimens in compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods regulations
• Coordinate laboratory testing, supplies, and study materials to support protocol execution

Required Qualifications:

• Active State of California RN or LVN license
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator on industry-sponsored clinical trials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in cardiac research
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification within the last two years (if not current, certification testing will be required after hire prior to participating in study protocols)
• IATA Dangerous Goods certification within the last two years (if not current, certification testing will be required after hire prior to participation in studies involving laboratory testing)
• Hospital-based clinical research setting
• Collaborative, patient-centered environment with close interaction across clinical, research, and regulatory teams

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Health Care Provider and Research

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Research Services, and Biotechnology Research