Research Coordinator II - Rheumatology

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Research Coordinator II supports Rheumatology at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus by enrolling patients in clinical trials, conducting study visits, and collecting study-related questionnaires and information. The coordinator independently manages approximately 10–15 prospective clinical research studies, including drug and device trials, and performs moderate- to high-complexity research activities throughout the study lifecycle, from feasibility and start-up through closeout. The role also supports additional departmental and research-related responsibilities as needed. The caregiver works core hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility and travel required as needed based on departmental and study needs. The position may transition to a hybrid schedule after the new-hire period, based on experience. Irregular hours may be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience as a Research Coordinator I or performing the role of a Research Coordinator I; OR an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare- or science-related field and one year of experience as a Research Coordinator I or performing the role of a Research Coordinator I.
Proficiency with computer-based skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and presentation software.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a healthcare- or science-related field.
Experience supporting clinical research involving investigational devices.
Operating Room (OR) experience.
Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and accountability.
Experience managing studies throughout the full research lifecycle, from feasibility assessment and study start-up through enrollment, maintenance, and closeout.
Strong record of meeting or exceeding enrollment and study performance goals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
Maintain regulatory documents and binders, manage data, complete IRB submissions, and communicate with the research team.
Report and complete serious adverse event reports and/or safety logs.
Communicate with sponsors, monitors, and research personnel to ensure study compliance.
Serve as a liaison among investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel, and central research administration offices to help address protocol interpretation, enrollment, and safety questions.
Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring visits, and close-out visits.
Plan, conduct, and evaluate project protocols and research subject recruitment.
Monitor and report project status and research data.
Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoring plans, and protocol-related activities.
Assist with preparing for and responding to audits and maintaining research tools.
Support additional departmental and research-related responsibilities as needed.