Clinical Research Coordinator

Forefront Dermatology; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to drive strategy and execution across assigned studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, enrollment goals, data quality, and protocol adherence in a 100% on-site role.

You will lead study operations, collaborate with sponsors and CROs, mentor researchers, and support continuous improvement of the research program while maintaining audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of clinical research regulations, quality management principles, and documentation standards.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in managing multiple studies, establishing priorities, and driving performance outcomes across research operations.
• Ability to analyze study performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement operational enhancements that impact enrollment, compliance, and data quality.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with sponsors, CROs, investigators, participants, and organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Research Operations across assigned protocols. Establish workflows, coordinate protocol-specific deliverables, and ensure studies execute in accordance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational expectations.
• Manage Regulatory Compliance and Data Integrity. Direct preparation and submission of regulatory documentation, oversee safety reporting obligations, and implement corrective actions to maintain audit readiness.
• Lead Enrollment and Participant Engagement. Drive participant recruitment strategy, optimize screening and enrollment workflows, and meet study performance targets while ensuring positive participant experience and retention.
• Own and Direct External Research Partnerships. Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and CROs, driving study feasibility, site selection decisions, and resolution of operational issues.
• Support and Develop the Research Enterprise. Mentor research team members, reinforce protocol standards across sites, and contribute to the operational growth and consistency of the broader research business unit.
• Lead Protocol Planning and Feasibility Assessments. Evaluate new study opportunities, assess site capabilities and resource requirements, and provide strategic recommendations that inform protocol development and research program growth.

Skills

Clinical research regulations

Quality management

Data integrity

Enrollment strategy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator drives clinical research strategy and execution across assigned studies and programs. Responsible for directing study operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering performance outcomes related to enrollment, data quality, and protocol execution. Engages directly with research participants and exercises independent judgment in identifying risks and implementing strategies that impact study success and organizational research objectives across sites.

Please note that this is a 100% on-site position in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Research Operations across assigned protocols. Establish workflows, coordinate protocol-specific deliverables, and ensure studies execute in accordance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational expectations.
• Manage Regulatory Compliance and Data Integrity. Direct preparation and submission of regulatory documentation, oversee safety reporting obligations, and implement corrective actions to maintain audit readiness.
• Lead Enrollment and Participant Engagement. Drive participant recruitment strategy, optimize screening and enrollment workflows, and meet study performance targets while ensuring positive participant experience and retention.
• Own and Direct External Research Partnerships. Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and CROs, driving study feasibility, site selection decisions, and resolution of operational issues.
• Support and Develop the Research Enterprise. Mentor research team members, reinforce protocol standards across sites, and contribute to the operational growth and consistency of the broader research business unit.
• Lead Protocol Planning and Feasibility Assessments. Evaluate new study opportunities, assess site capabilities and resource requirements, and provide strategic recommendations that inform protocol development and research program growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of clinical research regulations, quality management principles, and documentation standards, with ability to interpret and apply requirements to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in managing multiple studies, establishing priorities, and driving performance outcomes across research operations.
• Ability to analyze study performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement operational enhancements that impact enrollment, compliance, and data quality.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with sponsors, CROs, investigators, participants, and organizational leadership.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Other Licensures or Certifications not Listed: Professional certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred

Minimum Years Related Experience: 4-6 Years

Physical Demands

• Sitting for extended periods
• Manual dexterity for typing and computer use
• Visual acuity for reading screens and documents
• Verbal communication via phone or in person

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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