Clinical Research Coordinator

Forefront Dermatology; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for a 100% on-site role in St. Peters, Missouri. You will drive clinical research strategy and execution, manage regulatory compliance, and deliver performance outcomes across studies.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree, 4–6 years of related experience, and strong independent judgment to lead enrollment and data quality initiatives while coordinating with sponsors and CROs.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of clinical research regulations and documentation standards.
• Ability to manage multiple studies with independent judgment and priority setting.
• Ability to analyze study performance metrics and drive enrollment and data quality improvements.
• Effective communication with sponsors, CROs, investigators, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Research Operations across assigned protocols, establishing workflows, coordinating protocol deliverables, ensuring protocol adherence.
• Manage Regulatory Compliance and Data Integrity, prepare and submit regulatory documentation, oversee safety reporting, implement corrective actions.
• Lead Enrollment and Participant Engagement, drive recruitment strategies, optimize screening/enrollment workflows, achieve performance targets and participant experience.
• Own and Direct External Research Partnerships, act as primary contact for sponsors, investigators, and CROs, drive feasibility and site selection.
• Support and Develop the Research Enterprise, mentor team members, reinforce protocol standards across sites, contribute to growth of the research unit.
• Lead Protocol Planning and Feasibility Assessments, evaluate opportunities, assess site capabilities and resources, inform protocol development.

Skills

Independent judgment

Study performance analytics

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

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 St. Peters, Missouri. 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.