Founding Clinical Research Lead: Trials & Partnerships

Sterling Medical Group; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Florida Medical & Chiropractic Center, Inc. in Winter Park, FL is launching a dedicated Clinical Research Division led by a founding Clinical Research Coordinator. This role focuses on building relationships with Sponsors and CROs, feeding opportunities, and negotiating budgets and site terms.

You will lead feasibility, handle regulatory startup tasks, and oversee the full subject lifecycle while guiding a new research infrastructure alongside physicians and ownership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of active clinical research experience.
• Proven experience identifying and securing clinical trials for a site.
• Experience with Sponsors and CROs on feasibility and budgeting.
• Experience in surgical/orthopedic/pain management trials preferred.
• CCRC/CCRA or CCRP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of GCP/ICH and major EDC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new clinical trial opportunities with Sponsors, CROs, pharma, biotech, and medical device companies.
• Negotiate study budgets, start-up fees, per-patient payments, and site terms.
• Lead feasibility, Site Selection Visits, and opportunities conversion.
• Develop SOPs for study conduct, regulatory compliance, and data management.
• Manage regulatory approval processes (IRB submissions, 1572s, CVs).
• Oversee patient lifecycle from pre-screening to follow-up.
• Coordinate sponsor relations and ensure inspection-ready documentation.
• Maintain ALCOA+ standards for EDC/source documentation.

Skills

Clinical research

Business development

Sponsorship negotiations

Site feasibility

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or RN

Tools

Medidata Rave

Veeva

Oracle

Job description

Central Florida Medical & Chiropractic Center, Inc. in Winter Park, FL is launching a dedicated Clinical Research Division led by a founding Clinical Research Coordinator. This role focuses on building relationships with Sponsors and CROs, feeding opportunities, and negotiating budgets and site terms.

You will lead feasibility, handle regulatory startup tasks, and oversee the full subject lifecycle while guiding a new research infrastructure alongside physicians and ownership.