Job Description Template – Clinical Research Coordinator

Use this Clinical Research Coordinator job description template to engage and recruit skilled professionals for your company effectively.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and organized Clinical Research Coordinator to join our healthcare team. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining clear communication between researchers, participants, and healthcare professionals. This role is crucial in supporting medical advancements by managing the logistics and ethical considerations of clinical research studies.

Responsibilities:

• Trial Management: Coordinate and manage all aspects of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and protocol adherence.
• Participant Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for study participants, explaining the study process, ensuring their comfort, and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, and other relevant regulations to protect patient safety and data integrity.
• Data Collection: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical trial documentation, including patient data, informed consent forms, and adverse event reports.
• Collaboration: Work closely with principal investigators, healthcare providers, and other research staff to facilitate smooth study operations.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Conduct routine study visits, monitor patient outcomes, and ensure accurate data reporting. Assist in auditing and resolving discrepancies.
• Study Protocols: Assist in the development of study protocols and ensure they are adhered to during the trial.
• Budgeting and Resources: Manage trial budgets, including vendor contracts, study supplies, and participant compensation.
• Ethical Oversight: Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical standards throughout the research process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Biology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in clinical research coordination or a related role.
• Knowledge of GCP, IRB regulations, and other clinical trial management protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple trials and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with researchers, patients, and healthcare professionals.
• Familiarity with clinical data management systems and electronic health records (EHR).
• Certification in Clinical Research (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA) is a plus.
• Attention to detail and a strong understanding of ethical standards in research.

Questions for Clinical Research Coordinator Interviews:

1. How do you ensure compliance with regulatory standards and GCP in your clinical trials?
2. Can you describe a challenging clinical trial you managed and how you ensured its success?
3. How do you handle patient recruitment and retention in long-term studies?
4. What strategies do you use to maintain accurate data collection and documentation throughout a trial?
5. Can you discuss an experience where you had to resolve an issue during a clinical trial? How did you approach it?