Clinical Research Coordinator III

Panoramic Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Panoramic Health in Tampa, FL is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III to lead site-level clinical studies. You will own study execution, drive patient recruitment and enrollment, and mentor junior coordinators, working closely with investigators and sponsors to ensure high-quality, compliant study conduct.

You will manage multi-study workflows, ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of clinical research experience in a site-based setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred; MA certification is a plus.
• GCP and/or IATA certification preferred; ACRP or SOCRA credentials are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site-level execution of clinical studies under the PI.
• Oversee recruitment, eligibility screening, consent, and enrollment targets.
• Coordinate staffing, space, equipment, and workflows for efficient study conduct.
• Ensure data quality, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Mentor and support other research coordinators on protocol adherence and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Investigators, clinicians, sponsors, and centralized teams.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

GCP/IATA knowledge

ACRP/SOCRA certification

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Medical Assistant certification (MA) preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator III

Location: Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator III to lead clinical research activities at our Tampa, FL research site. This is a senior-level opportunity for a clinical research professional who can take ownership of study execution, drive patient recruitment and enrollment, and serve as a resource and mentor to other research coordinators.

The Clinical Research Coordinator III will work closely with Principal Investigators, physicians, clinic leadership, research teams, sponsors, and patients to ensure studies are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with protocol requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This role is ideal for a proactive, highly organized research professional who can identify opportunities to improve recruitment and study workflows, manage multiple studies and a high volume of patients, and ensure the site remains inspection- and monitoring-ready.

What You'll Do

Lead Site-Level Research Operations

• Lead the day-to-day execution of clinical research studies at the site level under the direction and oversight of the Principal Investigator.
• Review and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned study protocols, including eligibility criteria, visit requirements, procedures, and data collection requirements.
• Evaluate study resources and proactively coordinate staffing, space, equipment, and other site needs.
• Develop and implement workflows that improve recruitment, enrollment, patient experience, and overall study execution.
• Define project scope, establish goals and milestones, prioritize activities, and drive projects through successful completion.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to Clinical Research Coordinators and other research staff.

Drive Patient Recruitment & Enrollment

• Proactively identify and prescreen potentially eligible patients for clinical research opportunities.
• Partner with physicians, clinic staff, and leadership to identify potential research participants and effectively communicate study opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Central Enrollment Team and other centralized Research departments to meet or exceed referral, consent, and enrollment targets.
• Obtain and document informed consent in accordance with ICH/GCP, protocol requirements, and site SOPs.
• Develop and maintain effective processes for communicating research opportunities to patients and providers.

Manage Study Visits & Patient Care

• Schedule and conduct study visits according to protocol-specific requirements and timelines.
• Perform delegated clinical procedures, including vital signs, height/weight, ECGs, blood collection, and other protocol-required procedures.
• Administer questionnaires and other study assessments.
• Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens according to protocol and applicable requirements.
• Dispense and collect investigational medication and maintain accurate investigational product accountability.
• Monitor patients for adverse events and report Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to the appropriate IRB, sponsor, and management teams within required timelines.
• Maintain patient safety and protocol compliance throughout the study.

Ensure Data Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Complete case report forms (CRFs), source documentation, patient tracking tools, and other study records accurately and within required timelines.
• Ensure data entry follows ALCOA principles: Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of study-specific data collection instruments and requirements.
• Ensure study documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Maintain compliance with GCP, IATA, FDA regulations, site SOPs, and applicable research requirements.

Support Monitoring & Study Oversight

• Prepare for sponsor and monitor visits by ensuring source documents and study files are organized and readily available.
• Respond promptly to monitoring letters and resolve outstanding items from previous monitoring visits.
• Ensure data queries are addressed and closed in a timely manner.
• Maintain current temperature logs, investigational product accountability records, and other required study documentation.
• Proactively identify and address potential protocol deviations and operational issues.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of clinical research experience, preferably in a site-based research environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification preferred.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or IATA certification preferred.
• ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Experience in CKD, nephrology, vascular access, or related therapeutic areas is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical research practices.
• Hands-on experience performing basic clinical procedures, including blood collection, vital signs, height/weight, and ECGs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple studies and a high volume of patients simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of GCP, FDA regulations, IATA requirements, and research best practices.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely documentation.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently identify and solve operational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet study timelines and enrollment goals.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting the development of other research coordinators is preferred.
• Flexibility to work according to study and patient scheduling needs.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take on a senior role with meaningful ownership of clinical research at the site level. You'll have the opportunity to help shape recruitment strategies, improve research workflows, support high-quality study execution, and mentor other members of the research team - while working directly with investigators, patients, and clinical partners.

Work Environment & Travel

• Work schedule will vary based on study requirements and patient scheduling.
• Travel to investigator meetings and/or other study locations is expected and may include overnight travel outside the local area.
• This position involves prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.