Clinical Research Coordinator II

Adams Clinical; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Adams Clinical in Watertown, CT seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II to oversee complex or high‑enrolling trials within a portfolio. You will manage screening, enrollment, scheduling visits, and study start‑up activities with guidance from senior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of industry‑sponsored clinical research experience, with strong communication skills to interact with sponsors and ensure data quality and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of prior clinical research experience. Experience with industry-sponsored clinical trials required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex studies independently.
• Strong communication skills and comfort interacting directly with sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of trials with guidance from a CRC III or Site Manager, leading all operational and visit-related activities.
• Fully own study execution, including screening operations, enrollment progress, screening vs. target metrics, and SCF rates.
• Conduct all participant visits, clinical procedures, and eligibility assessments per protocol.
• Lead study start-up activities for assigned studies, including SIV preparation, regulatory readiness, supply planning, and staff training.
• Serve as the primary liaison with study sponsors, monitors, and CROs.
• Review source and eligibility criteria to ensure accurate screening and enrollment decisions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent study management

Sponsor interaction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life‑changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.

At Adams Clinical, you’ll find:

• A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity

If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.

Overview

Adams Clinical is a rapidly growing research site network specializing focused on late phase industry-sponsored trials of novel treatments for a variety of psychiatric and neurological conditions, supporting both inpatient and outpatient studies.

We are seeking experienced applicants for the Clinical Research Coordinator II role at our Watertown location. This role is ideal for coordinators with experience managing one or more trials, supporting day‑to‑day study operations, and working collaboratively with research staff under guidance from senior team members.

The Clinical Research Coordinator II independently manages one or more complex or high‑enrolling clinical trials within their portfolio. The CRC II is responsible for screening performance, study conduct, and operational outcomes for assigned studies and may supervise CRC Is or RAs supporting their portfolio. The role requires strong protocol mastery, clinical skills, and study management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of complex and/or high-volume trials with guidance from a CRC III or the Site Manager, leading all operational and visit‑related activities.
• Fully own study execution, including screening operations, enrollment progress, screening vs. target metrics, and SCF rates.
• Conduct all participant visits, clinical procedures, and eligibility assessments per protocol.
• Lead study start‑up activities for assigned studies, including SIV preparation, regulatory readiness, supply planning, and supporting site completion of required staff training.
• Serve as the primary liaison with study sponsors, monitors, and CROs.
• Review source and eligibility criteria to ensure accurate screening and enrollment decisions.
• Train and supervise CRC I's or RA's supporting the portfolio; maintain quality and performance oversight.
• Lead data entry and query resolution efforts, ensuring high data quality and inspection readiness.
• Maintain investigational product (IP) accountability for assigned studies, including receipt, storage, dispensing, reconciliation, temperature monitoring, documentation, and proper disposal, ensuring compliance with protocol, regulatory requirements, and site SOPs.
• Identify operational risks and propose corrective actions to maintain study timelines and quality.
• Compile study metrics across assigned trials, including enrollment progress, screening performance, visit completion, and data quality.
• Prepare internal performance summaries for the site team and accelerate issues or trends to senior staff.
• Present study metrics and operational updates to sponsors, monitors, or CRO leadership for assigned trials.
• Serve as a point of contact for resolving data queries and ensuring inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of prior clinical research experience. Experience with industry-sponsored clinical trials required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex studies independently.
• Strong communication skills and comfort interacting directly with sponsors.

Pay

$32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate’s or employee’s qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.