Clinical Research Coordinator (Experienced) - San Gabriel Valley

Irvine Clinical Research; Arcadia, California (CA, MO); On-site; CAD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Irvine Clinical Research is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to drive trial success at our San Gabriel Valley site in Arcadia. This role handles complex Phase II/III studies, collaborating with Principal Investigators to ensure data integrity, patient safety, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years of hands-on experience coordinating industry-sponsored trials, strong data management skills with eSource, CTMS, and EDC, and excellent English communication

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of hands-on experience coordinating industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Experience in CNS/Neurology/Psychiatry is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRIO eSource, CTMS, and EDC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary or co-coordinator for Phase II/III trials from initiation to closeout.
• Ensure study procedures follow GCP, FDA regulations, and protocols.
• Coordinate visits, consent, screening, and cross-functional appointments.
• Enter, organize, and maintain data across electronic platforms; resolve queries.
• Conduct vital signs, ECGs, and protocol-specific assessments.
• Maintain regulatory and source docs for sponsor monitoring visits and audits.

Skills

Study Management

Protocol Compliance

Patient Coordination

Data Integrity

Clinical Assessments

Quality & Audit Readiness

Tools

CRIO eSource

CTMS

EDC

Job description

SGV Clinical is part of the Irvine Clinical Research site network, the largest of its kind on the West Coast. With 6 research centers in California, we are leaders in the search for new treatments in neurology, psychiatry, and obesity medicine. Our largest area of research is in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention and treatment drug trials, and our doctors were the largest contributors in the world to the most recently FDA-approved medication in Alzheimer’s Disease.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to drive trial success at our San Gabriel Valley location in Arcadia. This role is ideal for a seasoned CRC (internally leveled as a CRC II, III, or IV depending on experience) who is ready to take ownership of complex Phase II and III clinical trials. You will work closely with our Principal Investigators and clinical team to ensure the highest standards of data integrity, patient safety, and operational excellence.

Job Duties

• Study Management: Serve as the primary or co-coordinator for assigned Phase II/III clinical research studies, overseeing day-to-day operations from site initiation to closeout.
• Protocol Compliance: Execute study procedures with strict adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, FDA regulations, and specific study protocols.
• Patient Coordination: Guide participants through complex visit schedules, including consenting, screening, and coordinating cross-functional appointments (e.g., imaging, infusions).
• Data Integrity: Timely and accurately enter, organize, and maintain study data across various electronic platforms (eSource, EDC, CTMS), proactively resolving queries.
• Clinical Assessments: Conduct vital signs, ECGs, and other protocol-specific diagnostic, efficacy, and safety assessments.
• Quality & Audit Readiness: Maintain impeccable regulatory and source documentation, ensuring the site is consistently prepared for sponsor monitoring visits and audits.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 2 to 4+ years of hands‑on experience coordinating industry-sponsored clinical trials (prior experience in CNS, Neurology, or Psychiatry is a strong plus).
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to navigate complex clinical trial management systems (CRIO eSource & CTMS) and EDC platforms quickly and accurately.
• Organization & Precision: Exceptional attention to detail, capable of managing competing priorities and complex visit windows without compromising quality.
• Communication: A strong, professional command of spoken and written English, with a proven ability to build rapport with older adult populations and their study partners. Bilingual Mandarin a plus.

$62,400 - $83,200 a year

Hours and Compensation

• Location: This is a full-time employment position based in-person at our San Gabriel Valley site in Arcadia, CA.
• Base Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour (approx. $62,400 - $83,200 annualized for full-time work). Final hourly compensation offers will be determined based on the candidate's specific internal level (CRC II-IV), years of relevant clinical trial experience, and applicable clinical certifications (e.g., CCRC, nursing, or phlebotomy license).
• Insurance: The company pays 100% of individual health (Gold HMO), dental, and vision insurance premiums for eligible full‑time employees. Coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following 30 days of service.
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave: Vacation (PTO) is accrued at a rate of 3 weeks (15 days) per year. Paid Sick Leave is provided separately from PTO in accordance with California law.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match (100% match on the first 3% contributed, plus 50% match on the next 2%). Eligible to enroll after 3 months of service, with 100% immediate vesting from day one.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Employer Irvine Clinical Research and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.