Clinical Research Coordinator: Multi-Study Trials Lead

School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to coordinate moderately complex studies. The role supports principal investigators and residents in grant preparation, data management, and manuscript preparation.

Ideal candidates have some knowledge of medical terminology, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and are comfortable with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree with two years related work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certification in Clinical Research preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies; coordinate studies from start-up through closeout.
• Determine eligibility and obtain consent; assist in recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing.
• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data; maintain study databases and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with protocols; prepare regulatory submissions and IRB renewals.
• Assemble study kits, monitor scheduling, and attend sponsor meetings as primary contact.
• Monitor expenditures and assist with budget adherence; resolve billing issues with finance.
• Interact with the principal investigator to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence.
• Maintain essential documentation per institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Education

Two-year college degree with 2 years related experience or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to coordinate moderately complex studies. The role supports principal investigators and residents in grant preparation, data management, and manuscript preparation.

Ideal candidates have some knowledge of medical terminology, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and are comfortable with Microsoft Office.