Job Description

This role follows a hybrid work schedule with an expected on-site presence of 4 days per week. Applicants must be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location and, if hired, must reside within a commutable distance.

The Clinical Research Coordinator III works independently providing study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. Responsible for oversight of all studies with the group and the assignment of studies to clinical research personnel within the group, and supervision of research staff. Plans and coordinates strategies for increasing patient enrollment, improving efficiency, training of personnel, and identifying new research opportunities. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

The Clinical Research Coordinator III (CRC III) is responsible for supporting the coordination and execution of clinical research activities, including prescreening, screening, enrolling, and scheduling research participants. This role ensures timely and effective participant communication to support visit coordination and continuity throughout the study. Additional responsibilities include ensuring investigational product use is accurately documented in participant pill diaries, training and supporting new staff, and contributing to the development and implementation of job aids and other resources that promote consistent study processes and team effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.
• Scheduling of patients for research visits and procedures.
• In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
• Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
• Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
• Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• May involve other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
• Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Works with Training and Education Coordinator to ensure all staff is properly trained and certified.
• Participate in centralized activities such as auditing, Standard Operating Procedure development, etc.
• Plans and coordinates strategies for increasing patient enrollment, and/or improving clinical research efficiency.
• Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
• Identifies new research opportunities and presents to investigators.
• Supervises other research staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical research-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Sociology, or a related field.
• Clinical Research Certification, preferably through SOCRA or ACRP.