Sr Clinical Research Coordinator

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate multiple research protocols, liaise with investigators, and ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. The role is onsite in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating feasibility, site development, data requests, sponsor communication, and training CRC staff. A Bachelor’s degree is required with Master’s preferred; 1+ years required and 5+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of relevant experience required
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple research protocols and liaise with investigators and research personnel
• Maintain site compliance and patient safety per SOPs and governance
• Coordinate feasibility, site development, and regulatory submissions
• Document protocol-specific tasks and data queries with accuracy
• Support training of CRC Level I/II personnel and act as a role model to peers
• Communicate with sponsors and site departments to ensure timely study progress
• Manage scheduling of assessments, follow-ups, and related procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare Research Institute is the multispecialty clinical research arm of HCA Healthcare. Our expert physicians work with trusted pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners to unlock insights from real-world data and conduct clinical studies leading to breakthroughs in science, medicine and care for all people. Today's research paves the way for tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Considering joining our HCA Healthcare Research Institute today!

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols; serving as a liaison with local investigators and research personnel; and acting as a central resource for assigned research projects. The Sr CRC significantly contributes to the development of processes, tools, and training necessary to maintain site compliance and patient safety. This role is onsite/ hospital based.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”

• Demonstrate ability to fulfill responsibilities and duties of the CRC Level I and II

• Assist with training CRC Level I and II personnel

• Act as a role model to peers

Clinical Research Operations:

• Perform routine operational activities for multiple research protocols

• Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor

• Collaborate closely with various site departments/teams, including finance, relevant hospital administrative representatives, and the local IRB, if applicable

• Coordinate schedule of assessments from initial submission of feasibility until study closeout

• Coordinate submission and approval for the Site’s Facility Review Committee, if applicable

• Provide awareness of research protocols to appropriate site-level personnel, including physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and administrators

• Document all specific tasks required by the protocol (i.e. medication forms, quality of life questionnaires, neuro exams, vital signs sheets, times of lab draws, etc.)

• Accurately perform/calculate and documents the BSA, mRS, NIHSS, STS risk score, or any other approved CRC task, as needed per protocol

• Document all patient, staff, and sponsor correspondence, including follow-up encounters, adverse events, interventions, pharmacy dispensations, and patient phone calls

• Ensure follow-up appointments, imaging, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements

• Accurately complete all data requests (including queries) and submit with source documentation within the timeframe specified in the SOP

• Re-consent patients in a timely manner and document process appropriately • Support study team in mitigating risks and optimizing site compliance

Site Development:

• Work with site personnel and local investigators to assess site feasibility and performance

• Regularly meet with physicians and administrators, when applicable, to assess study performance and investigator satisfaction

• Collaborate with other departments (non-invasive, finance, laboratory, etc.) to develop and implement processes in support of the research activities

• Assist with providing a research update during Site Administrative meetings (Section meetings, Site Service Line meetings, etc.)

• Able to guide research team members on the management of non-compliant data and/or study activities

Reporting and Analysis:

• Monitor patient enrollment at the site through weekly reports, and reports results to Supervisor

• Facilitate continuing education and training to investigators, as applicable

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Master’s degree preferred

• 1+ years of relevant experience required

• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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