Clinical Research Coordinator III, Clinical Trials (College of Medicine- Phoenix)

The University of Arizona•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator III (CRC III) works in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix, located at Banner University Medical Center–Phoenix. Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager, the coordinator provides project coordination and support for daily clinical research operations, ensuring studies are implemented in accordance with protocols and applicable local and national milestones. The role supports planning, administration, timeline management, enrollment, participant engagement, data collection, and reporting, and includes creating and populating databases and working closely with faculty leading research activities. The CRC III applies advanced clinical research knowledge, problem-solving, and priority-setting skills and serves as a resource to investigators and research staff on complex and multicenter trials. The position also provides study oversight and strategic direction, coordinates supporting team members, and trains and mentors junior coordinators. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about clinical and cardiology settings. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position working 40 hours per week. The salary range is $59,404–$74,254. Visa sponsorship is not available. The position is eligible for full benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
Five years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with physicians, study sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Advanced clinical research knowledge and an in-depth understanding of clinical research protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements, including FDA and IRB requirements.
Strong knowledge of informed consent, ethical guidelines, and patient confidentiality standards.
Ability to handle complex or high-risk patient interactions with empathy and professionalism.
Leadership and team collaboration skills, including ability to train and mentor junior coordinators and research assistants.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to provide high-quality, compliant research.

Nice To Haves

Expertise recruiting and screening participants, managing informed consent, and conducting patient visits.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Certified Phlebotomist or previous Medical Assistant experience.
Experience in human subjects research.
SoCRA or ACRP certification.
Experience with research protocols, protocol development, and regulations.
Previous research experience in cardiovascular research.
Demonstrated experience working within clinical/translational teams and in project management.

Responsibilities

Review potential protocols, informed consent documents, and study budgets, and evaluate their effects on standard clinical research procedures.
Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, consent forms, study amendments, and safety reports.
Recruit and screen participants, schedule appointments, assess eligibility, explain protocols, and obtain informed consent.
Coordinate multiple clinical trials simultaneously and coordinate required laboratory tests and examinations.
Perform or coordinate protocol-required physical assessments, lab draws, and diagnostics.
Monitor participants for study-related adverse events and document their progress in the electronic medical record.
Maintain participant data and promptly address study-specific data queries.
Follow applicable ICH, CFR, GCP, and University of Arizona requirements, policies, and procedures.
Assist with developing databases and participant trackers for protocol-required data.
Maintain required university, departmental, and study-specific training.
Serve as a resource to investigators and research staff on conducting complex and multicenter clinical trials.
Ensure proper collection, processing, storage, transport, and handling of biological specimens.
Assist the Principal Investigator with protocol development and submissions to the IRB, University, and corporate or government sponsors.
Develop and maintain protocol information and data collection tools.
Order and maintain study-kit supplies, track related spending, and make day-to-day decisions supporting studies.
Assist physicians and Principal Investigators with preparing study data and materials for publication or conference presentations.
Participate in clinical research team meetings.
Provide oversight and strategic direction for assigned studies, including protocol adherence, recruitment, regulatory compliance, and coordination of supporting team members.
Assign tasks to junior coordinators and monitor their performance against study objectives and timelines.
Develop and implement training materials for new staff, with emphasis on patient safety, ethics, and protocol-specific requirements.
Prepare and present study materials to interdisciplinary team members on research procedures and study-specific protocol elements.
Train and guide new staff in the preparation and conduct of clinical trials and provide ongoing study-specific training.
Help develop strategies to increase study awareness, screening, and enrollment.
Monitor enrollment, data collection, study progress, and protocol adherence; perform quality checks, identify issues requiring corrective action, and compile and analyze research-management data.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability programs
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University
Retirement plans
Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
Innovative work-life programs