Clinical Research Coordinator

Forefront Dermatology; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Mobile, Alabama seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to drive strategy and execution across assigned studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering enrollment and data-quality outcomes. You will engage directly with participants and exercise independent judgment in identifying risks that affect study success.

This 100% on-site position requires coordinating protocol-specific deliverables, managing sponsor/CRO interactions, and mentoring the research team to

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of clinical research regulations, quality management principles, and documentation standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply requirements to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
• Independently manage multiple studies with prioritized, performance-driven execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with sponsors, CROs, investigators, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical research operations across protocols, establishing workflows and deliverables.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, safety reporting, and audit readiness activities.
• Lead enrollment strategies, optimize screening, and meet performance targets.
• Manage external partnerships with sponsors, investigators, and CROs.
• Mentor research staff and promote protocol adherence across sites.
• Assess new opportunities, plan feasibility, and guide protocol development.

Skills

Clinical Research

Regulatory Compliance

Data Quality

Enrollment Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

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 Mobile, Alabama. 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

#INDCHY

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.