Orthopedic Research & Education Program Lead

Maimonides Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to help build and run our growing research and education program. This is a central, administrative position responsible for keeping our studies compliant, funded, and on schedule, while supporting the smooth operation of our labs and educational events.

You will manage clinical trials from start to finish, oversee regulatory lifecycles (IRB submissions, continuing reviews),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• Prior experience in research coordination, clinical trials management, and/or orthopedic research strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, regulatory, and communication skills, with the ability to manage many moving pieces independently.
• Comfort coordinating with external partners and vendors; CITI / GCP training.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical trials from start to finish, including protocol adherence, study workflows, and all related documentation.
• Manage the full regulatory lifecycle of studies: IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and ongoing compliance with GCP and human-subjects requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate grant funding applications and assist with budget tracking and reporting.
• Oversee data collection, study databases, and documentation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate and manage cadaveric and simulation labs, including scheduling, specimen and equipment logistics, and inventory.
• Work with industry sponsors to plan and coordinate educational events and hands-on labs for residents.
• Partner closely with attending surgeons, fellows, residents, and medical students to keep projects on schedule.
• Lead the coordination of the summer research program for medical students, from onboarding through project completion.
• Manage resident and attending academic conference arrangements for state and national conferences.

Skills

Research coordination

Clinical trials management

Orthopedic research

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Tools

CITI/GCP training

Job description

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to help build and run our growing research and education program. This is a central, administrative position responsible for keeping our studies compliant, funded, and on schedule, while supporting the smooth operation of our labs and educational events.

You will manage clinical trials from start to finish, oversee regulatory lifecycles (IRB submissions, continuing reviews),