Lead Cardiac Clinical Research Coordinator

Virginia Heart; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Annual Merit-Based increases

Employee Discount Programs

Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Virginia Heart is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to plan, direct, and analyze cardiac clinical trials. The role requires a strong foundation in GCP/IRB and FDA guidelines, with leadership responsibilities over junior staff in an outpatient cardiology setting.

You will manage start-up activities, regulatory compliance, patient enrollment, and sponsor communications, while maintaining high-quality study documentation and budgets. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of clinical research experience.
• Registered Nurse Licensure or bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
• Must hold CCRC or CCRP credentials.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• GCP, FDA regulations, and IRB knowledge.
• Proficiency with trial management systems and electronic data capture.
• Flexible hours to accommodate study needs.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent time management and independence.
• EPIC EMR and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex studies for protocol compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Coordinate start-up activities including IRB submissions and site initiations.
• Provide leadership to junior research staff.
• Serve as primary sponsor contact and maintain study records.
• Monitor enrollment, retention, and follow-up.
• Assess eligibility by reviewing records and interviewing patients.
• Document informed consent and educate patients.
• Report adverse events to investigators and regulators.
• Prepare protocol worksheets, adverse event reports, and progress reports.
• Assist in budgets, financials, and audits; mentor staff.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Organization & analytics

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure

Bachelor's degree (healthcare or related)

CCRC

CCRP

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Virginia Heart is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to plan, direct, and analyze cardiac clinical trials. The role requires a strong foundation in GCP/IRB and FDA guidelines, with leadership responsibilities over junior staff in an outpatient cardiology setting.

You will manage start-up activities, regulatory compliance, patient enrollment, and sponsor communications, while maintaining high-quality study documentation and budgets. Travel is expected.