LEAD CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR - CARDIOLOGY

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator for Cardiology in Camden, NJ. The role requires 3–5 years of experience (6–10 preferred) and a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred). Certification such as CCRC/CCRP is preferred.

The position offers day shifts and a competitive hourly pay range. The CRTL will provide senior operational leadership, guide staff on protocol requirements, documentation, and workflows, and ensure compliant study conduct under GCP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-5 years required; 6-10 years preferred.
• CCRC and CCRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Research Team Lead provides senior-level operational leadership and oversight of assigned clinical research studies and serves as the first-line resource for research staff on clinical trial operations, protocol requirements, participant management, documentation, and workflows.
• The LCRC provides guidance, mentorship, and troubleshooting support, resolves routine operational issues, and escalates complex or high-risk matters to the Research Manager or appropriate leadership.
• The role promotes compliant, efficient, and consistent study conduct in accordance with protocols, GCP, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies, while functioning in a supervisory capacity without formal HR or personnel management responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical research leadership

Participant management

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Study coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

LEAD CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR - CARDIOLOGY

Camden, NJ

Job ID 79530

Job Type Full Time

Shift Day

Specialty Other Professional

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

• The Clinical Research Team Lead (CRTL) provides senior-level operational leadership and oversight of assigned clinical research studies and serves as the first-line resource for research staff on clinical trial operations, protocol requirements, participant management, documentation, and workflows.


• The LCRC provides guidance, mentorship, and troubleshooting support, resolves routine operational issues, and escalates complex or high-risk matters to the Research Manager or appropriate leadership.


• The role promotes compliant, efficient, and consistent study conduct in accordance with protocols, GCP, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies, while functioning in a supervisory capacity without formal HR or personnel management responsibilities.

Experience Required

3-5 years required. 6-10 years preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required. Masters preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) preferred.

Hourly Rate Min $41

Hourly Rate Max $70

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]