Clinical Research Coordinator (DCR)
About The Position
DaVita Clinical Research (DCR) is seeking a motivated, positive, and innovative Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate, manage, and conduct nephrology clinical research trials in dialysis centers and physicians’ practices. DCR is a renal research site network that conducts clinical trials across the country and supports pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the design, recruitment, and completion of clinical trials. Based at the Middlebury, Connecticut site, this coordinator will execute all aspects of late-phase clinical trials in Middlebury and surrounding areas. The role oversees studies from enrollment through maintenance and closeout, performs protocol-required research procedures in partnership with physician investigators, and coordinates with physicians, study sponsors, and DaVita facility teammates. A flexible weekly schedule may be available depending on business needs. The coordinator is accountable for enrollment goals, accurate and timely electronic data entry, resolving data queries in time to meet database-lock timelines, and maintaining compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable laws, DCR procedures and policies, and customary clinical research standards. DaVita describes its culture as collaborative, accountable, growth-oriented, and focused on meaningful work and patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of clinical research experience managing studies from start-up through closeout, or equivalent experience.
- Reliable transportation to travel between local research sites.
- Ability to demonstrate DaVita’s values positively and proactively in interactions with patients, teammates, management, physicians, and vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities in an evolving environment with shifting time frames.
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
- Experience managing confidential information or issues with discretion and judgment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator certification through SOCRA or ACRP.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, manage, and conduct nephrology clinical research trials in dialysis centers and physicians’ practices.
- Execute clinical trials through all study phases, including enrollment, maintenance, and closeout.
- Perform research procedures according to study protocols and partner with physician investigators to coordinate research activities.
- Serve as a liaison among physicians (Principal Investigators or Sub-Investigators), study sponsors, and DaVita facility teammates.
- Meet or exceed clinical research study enrollment targets at the site.
- Enter study data accurately and on time in electronic data entry systems.
- Resolve data queries promptly to meet project timelines for database lock.
- Demonstrate compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable law, and verify study-team compliance.
- Adhere to DCR standard operating procedures and policies and customary clinical research standards.
- Understand and promote compliance with applicable healthcare and research regulations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- PTO cash out
- December industry wellness break during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Family resources
- EAP counseling sessions
- Access to Headspace
- Backup child and elder care
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses
- Performance-based rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
