Lead Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology
About The Position
The Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (LCRC), also described as the Clinical Research Team Lead (CRTL), provides senior-level operational leadership and oversight of assigned clinical research studies. The role serves as a 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 position promotes compliant, efficient, and consistent study conduct in accordance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. It functions in a supervisory capacity without formal HR or personnel management responsibilities. Cooper Norcross Health is a not-for-profit academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. The health system has nearly 14,000 team members and operates four hospitals along with an extensive ambulatory network.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice To Haves
- 6–10 years of experience preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred.
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level operational leadership and oversight of assigned clinical research studies.
- Serve as a first-line resource for research staff on clinical trial operations, protocol requirements, participant management, documentation, and workflows.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and troubleshooting support to research staff.
- Resolve routine operational issues and escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Research Manager or appropriate leadership.
- Promote compliant, efficient, and consistent study conduct in accordance with protocols, GCP, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
- Function in a supervisory capacity without formal HR or personnel management responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
