Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Lead Clinical Research Coordinator Opportunity in Miami, FL (33155) Position Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting the day-to-day operations of clinical trials at the investigator site. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing clinical studies in compliance with study protocols, contracted scope of work, ICH/GCP guidelines, sponsor and CRO requirements, and applicable local regulations. Duties/Responsibilities Coordinate study startup activities, including site selection visits, source documentation setup, recruitment planning, and site preparation. Lead weekly site meetings and collaborate with site leadership to address facility and operational needs. Manage investigator signature processes and support subject recruitment, enrollment, and contingency planning. Monitor and track screening, enrollment, and study milestones, identifying barriers and implementing solutions. Partner with recruitment teams to improve enrollment for difficult-to-fill studies. Ensure timely and accurate data entry in EDC and clinical trial management systems, addressing discrepancies as needed. Participate in study initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, including reviewing monitor reports and following up on action items. Conduct quality checks on subject visits and collaborate with compliance teams to address issues. Work with source documentation staff to ensure readiness for patient visits. Provide training, mentorship, and troubleshooting support to site staff; assist with onboarding new employees and evaluating training progress. Act as a liaison between site operations, financial teams, and leadership to improve workflows and communication. Develop and maintain strong investigator and sponsor relationships while providing progress updates. Participate in staff evaluations, candidate interviews, and employee development activities. Deliver presentations at training events and contribute to external collaborations for specialized study protocols. Support SOP development, special projects, business development initiatives, and team-building activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICH/GCP, and regulatory requirements. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and build effective working relationships. Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree Required Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire. Minimum 5 years of clinical research coordinator experience, preferably with industry-sponsored trials. Location: Miami, FL (33155) Position: Lead Clinical Research Coordinator Employment/Length of Assignment: Contracted position with the potential to be brought on permanent Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30AM-5PM; Onsite 5 Days a Week Pay Range: $72,000-$95,000 Annual Salary (Dependent on background and years of experience) Requirements: 5+ Years of Clinical Research Coordinating Experience; Bachelor's Degree Required #J-18808-Ljbffr