Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Department: Global Project Delivery

Position Overview: Ora’s Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) will travel with a team of CRCs to clinical sites as assigned to conduct world‑class research using proprietary methodologies. The role involves administering technician‑based tasks, collecting, recording, and organizing subject and research information during clinical study visits while ensuring compliance with clinical project protocol and overall clinical objectives. CRC I’s will partner with senior CRCs and Clinical Project Managers to execute protocol directives and collaborate cross‑functionally with internal and external teams.

• Participate in a 3‑week introductory onboarding (part virtual, part in person) to learn and demonstrate mastery of introductory skill sets required to begin clinic work.
• Travel to research sites as assigned for study visits, including domestic and occasional international travel.
• Participate in study start‑up activities such as preparing patient charts, ensuring site cleanliness.
• Contribute to and maintain study documents, including source documentation, case report forms, and regulatory documentation.
• Perform tasks including use of proprietary technology, informed consent process, documenting medical history and medications, taking vitals, scribing for medical staff, dispensing study drug, allergy skin tests, and other ophthalmic assessments.
• Prioritize an exceptional subject experience, ensuring subject safety and protocol adherence.
• Collaborate with on‑site staff, including Ora team members and clinic‑based investigators.
• Perform patient screening, recruitment, and enrollment.
• Perform clinical skills identified in the SOP during study visits.
• Participate in parallel and compounding trainings to advance required clinic skills.
• Maintain protocol compliance during clinical projects and adhere to work instructions and discretion in handling intellectual property.
• Remain compliant and timely with SOP, ICH‑GCP regulations, and company expense policy.
• Enter and submit time sheets and expenses related to site travel timely.
• Submit work availability monthly.
• Enter data into electronic database and resolve data queries.
• Be willing to travel domestically up to 90% of the time, including back‑to‑back trips and weekends.
• Adhere to essential systems and processes required to maintain compliance to data integrity, business ethics, and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences OR 1‑year experience in a clinical setting.
• Previous experience as a research coordinator is strongly preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Associate or Certified Ophthalmic Technician certifications is strongly preferred.
• Medical skills or certifications such as CPT certified phlebotomy technician or EMT preferred.
• Flexible schedule, including weekend availability, and ability to travel domestically as needed.
• Team‑player attitude with a strong interest in clinical studies and enjoying patient interaction.

Full‑time employees of Ora working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for medical and dental coverage once they have hit 6 months of service. Per‑diem workers who work an average of 30 hours per week and have at least 6 months of service are eligible for medical and dental coverage.

Ora is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.