Clinical Research Coordinator

Dermatologists of Central States; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group seeks a motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to drive study execution, ensure compliance, and support data collection across studies. The role partners with investigators, physicians, and teams to coordinate start-up, regulatory submissions, and ongoing study activities.

The candidate will maintain study documentation, monitor safety, schedule visits, and contribute to reports and publications while staying up-to-date with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences, nursing or healthcare field preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a clinical research coordinator or similar role.
• Experience with study start-up, contracts and budget negotiations, and regulatory submissions preferred.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical research studies, including recruitment, consent, and data collection.
• Collaborate with investigators and healthcare staff to ensure smooth study operations.
• Maintain accurate study documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule visits, manage appointments, and monitor participant progress.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents to authorities and ethics committees.
• Collect and manage study data with meticulous attention to detail.
• Monitor participant safety and report adverse events per protocol.
• Conduct study assessments and measurements as required.
• Prepare study reports, presentations and publications as needed.
• Maintain communication with sponsors, participants, and the study team.
• Stay current with regulations, guidelines and best practices in clinical research.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, EAP and PTO.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Regulatory submissions

EDC systems

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

At DOCS Dermatology Group, we are not just one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation; we are a dedicated community passionate about skin health! With more than 200 providers across 20 practice brands and 100+ locations in 10 states, we’ve been transforming the lives of our patients for more than 40 years. Our mission is clear: to prioritize our patients with outstanding medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, all delivered in a friendly, convenient, and compassionate environment.

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the successful execution of clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulations, and ethical standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about contributing to the advancement of medical science and patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage various aspects of clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, informed consent, and data collection.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth study operations.
• Maintain accurate and organized study documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Schedule study visits, manage participant appointments, and monitor their progress throughout the study.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory documents to relevant authorities and ethics committees.
• Collect, record, and manage study data with meticulous attention to detail.
• Monitor participant safety and report any adverse events according to established protocols.
• Conduct study-related assessments and measurements as required.
• Prepare and contribute to study reports, presentations, and publications.
• Maintain effective communication with study sponsors, participants, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices in clinical research.
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, company paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., life sciences, nursing, healthcare) is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience as a clinical research coordinator or in a related role.
• Experience with study start-up, contract and budget negotiations, and site regulatory submissions is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic data capture systems and MS Office suite.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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