Clinical Data Specialist

Iterative-Health; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work two days in NYC or Boston

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Mental health support

HSA/FSA options

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with company match

Weekly lunch in office

Disability coverage

Wellness stipend

Career development stipend

Job summary

Iterative Health, a healthcare technology and services company, is seeking a Clinical Data Specialist to support its clinical trial operations across its research network. The role focuses on EHR reviews to identify potential trial candidates, supporting recruitment, maintaining databases, and ensuring precise documentation throughout pre-screening.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be passionate about advancing clinical research through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technology platforms (EHRs, CTMS, CRM).
• Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Experience handling PHI with confidentiality and integrity.
• Knowledge of GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review EHRs to identify patients who may qualify for active studies.
• Interpret study protocols and eligibility criteria for recruitment.
• Build and maintain databases of potential study participants.
• Document pre-screening activities accurately and in line with procedures.
• Collaborate with research sites and clinical teams to support recruitment.
• Support data collection, documentation, and operational coordination for research sites.
• Schedule patient visits and coordinate research-related appointments.
• Perform accurate data entry into clinical research databases and internal systems.
• Maintain study records and tracking tools for efficiency and reporting.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to process improvements.
• Handle PHI and research data in a compliant, secure manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

CTMS

CRM tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.

We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.

The Clinical Data Specialist at Iterative Health plays a critical role in supporting clinical trial operations across the Iterative Health research network. This position is responsible for conducting detailed EHR reviews to identify potential clinical trial candidates, supporting patient recruitment efforts, maintaining research databases, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the patient pre-screening process.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about advancing clinical research through data-driven patient identification and operational excellence.

Where You’ll Drive Impact

Clinical Trial Patient Identification & Screening

• Review electronic health records (EHRs) to identify patients who may qualify for active clinical research studies.
• Interpret study protocols and eligibility criteria to determine appropriate patient populations for recruitment.
• Build and maintain databases of potential study participants across multiple research programs.
• Document patient pre-screening activities and findings in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with research sites and clinical teams to support participant recruitment initiatives.

Research Operations Support

• Support research sites within the Iterative Health network through data collection, documentation, and operational coordination activities.
• Assist with scheduling patient visits and coordinating research-related appointments.
• Perform accurate and timely data entry into clinical research databases and internal systems.
• Maintain study-related records and tracking tools to support operational efficiency and reporting needs.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Quality

• Handle protected health information (PHI) and research data in a confidential, compliant, and secure manner.
• Adhere to company policies, study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of all documentation and data-related activities.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail), Adobe Acrobat, and web-based applications.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate new technology platforms, including Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independent and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in clinical research, healthcare operations, patient recruitment, or data management.
• Familiarity with clinical research protocols and eligibility criteria.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting electronic health record data.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and clinical research regulations.
• Experience working within a healthcare technology, biotech, or startup environment.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, CTMS platforms, or similar research technology systems.

How We Work

• Collaborative and low-ego team environment
• High ownership and accountability culture
• Fast-paced and highly iterative growth environment
• Open communication and continuous learning mindset
• Mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes
• Comfortable navigating evolving business priorities and opportunities

Benefits That Support You

We believe great teams do their best work when they feel supported — professionally and personally.

• Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC or Boston office
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health
• Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health
• Health HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health
• Unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
• 401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)
• Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday
• 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Annual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growth
• And more!

At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact [e-mail].

Iterative Health (the “Company”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to actual and/or perceived: race; color; national origin; religion; age; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions); gender identity or expression (including transgender status); affectional or sexual orientation; disability (mental and physical); atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait or genetic information (including family medical history); uniform service member and veteran status; participation in legally protected conduct or making a complaint relating to unlawful conduct; and any other characteristic or conduct protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.