Clinical Research Coordinator III

Direct Jobs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness offerings

Support for professional growth

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator IV to lead daily operations of the multi-site DOSE Trial. This role will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate across sites, and supervise research staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and skills in research coordination and team leadership. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant research experience, preferably in pediatrics.
• Previous IRB experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily study operations and coordinate activities across clinical sites.
• Facilitate meetings and troubleshoot site challenges.
• Prepare IRB submissions and ensure protocol adherence.

Skills

Research coordination

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Spanish language skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization

General Pediatrics

Job Summary

In your pivotal role as Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator IV, you will lead day‑to‑day operations of the multi‑site DOSE Trial with minimal supervision, ensuring high‑quality study conduct, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination across participating sites. You will make advanced independent decisions, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and supervise and support research staff to ensure excellent study implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily study operations; coordinate activities across multiple clinical sites
• Serve as the central communication point between investigators, site teams, and collaborators
• Facilitate steering committee and investigator meetings
• Troubleshoot site challenges and ensure milestone completion
• Prepare and oversee IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and adverse event reporting
• Maintain protocol adherence across all sites
• Update manuals of operations and ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations
• Oversee REDCap database development and maintenance; train staff in data entry procedures
• Conduct routine data quality checks
• Coordinate with biostatistics teams
• Supervise research assistants, coordinators, and interns
• Conduct onboarding, training, and performance feedback
• Promote a collaborative team culture
• Ensure strong staff performance across all study tasks
• Oversee recruitment and consent workflows
• Maintain relationships with participating families and community partners
• Support culturally responsive communication (Spanish language skills preferred)
• Assist with progress reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and grant‑related materials
• Contribute to cross‑project collaborations within the research group

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of relevant research experience; 5+ years is preferred
• Previous IRB experience
• Experience working with Pediatrics
• Ability to effectively work collaboratively as both a leader and teammate

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience Level: 5 years
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.