Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

We are seeking a skilled Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr. CRC) to support and oversee clinical trials within a Clinical Research Unit (CRU) and centralized coordinator pool. This role manages complex studies from start-up through closeout, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinates patient enrollment and study activities across multiple protocols. The Sr. CRC serves as a key liaison between investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams, while supporting data integrity, resolving operational challenges, and mentoring pool coordinators to ensure high-quality, efficient research operations. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator independently leads day-to-day operations of clinical research studies conducted by a principal investigator with limited supervision. In addition, the individual performs a variety of complex duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will develop a progressive functional knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. This individual may support multiple investigators with clinical and translational research projects and direct the work of a Clinical Research Assistant and Clinical Research Coordinator as assigned.

Minimum Education: B.A./B.S. degree in a science, technical, health-related field or other applicable discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience (Required) Or Master's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience (Required)

Minimum Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience with a bachelor's degree. (Required) Or At least 2 years of experience with a master's degree. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of clinical research designs and needed infrastructure. Familiarity with databases, data collection tools and data analysis methods. Ability to manage multiple complex activities while maintaining close attention to detail and not losing sight of the organizational mission. Interpersonal skills that demonstrate formal and informal leadership in a diverse professional environment.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Internal candidates: Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or equivalent research certification. Upon Hire (Required) External candidates: Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or equivalent research certification within one year of hire. 1 Year (Required)

Children's National Medical Center