Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to oversee and manage clinical trials from start-up through close-out. This role requires strong organizational skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work closely with patients, investigators, sponsors, and coordinate activities across both on-site and remote PRN staff. Candidates must be willing to travel, including attendance at Investigator Meetings (IMs), as required. This is not an entry-level role and requires a high level of accountability, ownership, and the ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate multiple clinical trials from startup to close-out
• Lead patient recruitment, screening, consenting, and retention strategies
• Conduct study visits, assessments, and protocol-specific procedures
• Ensure strict adherence to GCP, FDA regulations, and protocol requirements
• Maintain high-quality source documentation and EDC data entry (real-time, audit-ready)
• Manage investigational product accountability and study logistics
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, CROs, and monitors
• Prepare for and confidently support monitoring visits, audits, and FDA inspections
• Identify inefficiencies and proactively improve workflows

Performance Expectations

• Maintain audit-ready documentation at all times (ALCOA+ compliant)
• Ensure timely and accurate EDC data entry (real-time or within defined timelines)
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned studies with minimal oversight
• Maintain readiness for monitoring visits, audits, and FDA inspections at all times
• Proactively identify, document, and escalate issues, risks, and protocol deviations

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, high-accountability clinical research setting
• Requires ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing study demands
• High level of autonomy with expectation of independent problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field (preferred)
• 2+ years of clinical research experience (CRC experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA, and IRB processes
• Experience with EDC systems and clinical trial documentation
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to manage multiple studies in a fast-paced environment

Highly Preferred (but not required)

• Experience in neurology, neuromuscular, or rare disease trials
• Experience in industry-sponsored trials
• Phlebotomy and/or clinical skills
• Certification (CCRC, CCRP, or equivalent)
• Experience in reviewing patient medical records for pre-screening
• Experience with CRIO preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience; typical CRC range (~$50K–$70K/year) 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for growth and leadership within a rapidly expanding research center

Neurology Rare Disease Center is a growing neurology and clinical research center dedicated to advancing care for patients with rare neuromuscular diseases. We are committed to high-quality, patient-centered research and innovation. We are building a team of people who care deeply about patients and take pride in doing things the right way.