Sr Clinical Research Coord

Job Overview This job evaluates, initiates, and maintains all activities related to the conduct of clinical trials. It communicates with external funding agencies and sponsors, departmental staff, and patients to ensure compliance with requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials. The role independently organizes and manages patient care requirements, serves as an escalation point for junior staff, and coordinates the most complex and/or highest‑volume trials. Responsibilities Evaluates competing strategies for recruiting study participants and screens participants for eligibility via telephone, clinic, or other settings; coordinates and oversees participant activity and acts as liaison for patients and principal investigators. Serves as primary contact for patient adverse‑event reporting, triages events, and mentors staff on informed consent procedures. Arranges necessary tests and procedures per protocol and reports results to investigators. Performs clinical laboratory activities as required by protocol and maintains study supplies and equipment. Maintains close communication with study sponsor representatives, including site initiation, maintenance, and close‑out of studies. Develops and maintains all required documentation related to clinical trials and associated patient care. Completes data entry into sponsor‑specific systems and supports data coordinators, including query resolution and transcribing information across electronic data systems. Conducts daily work in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. Provides mentorship, professional development, and support to less senior team members and interns; evaluates quality assurance of study visits and data; reviews and provides feedback on standard operating procedures; coordinates workflow optimization projects. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy and communication style tailored to each patient. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience: 5 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting, or 4 years with ACRP or SOCRA certification. Certifications Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology and processes. Expert understanding of ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research. Familiarity with lean management principles. Ability to follow and provide critical feedback on investigational plans. Capability to develop study‑related budgets, contracts, and patient consent documents. Mentorship skills for junior staff on regulations and requirements of clinical trials. Proficiency in computers and web applications, including Epic (super‑users). Effective verbal and written communication, presenting information clearly to various stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to coach others and work independently. Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to multi‑task and pay close attention to detail. Willingness to travel among facilities and work flexible schedules, including on‑call, weekend, and night shifts. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium work: occasional lifting of 20–50 lb, frequent lifting of 10–25 lb, constant exertion up to 10 lb. Requires walking, standing, and pushing/pulling. Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable diseases. Occupational risk for hazardous medications and waste. Physical demands comply with sedentary work guidelines. EEO Statement The employer is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health