Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Duration: 03 Months Contract (Possible Extension)

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day conduct of clinical research studies while ensuring compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight to research staff and supports the successful execution of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of clinical research coordination experience.

At least 1 year of experience serving in a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator or equivalent leadership role.

Advanced knowledge of:

o Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

o FDA regulations

o Clinical research regulatory requirements

Experience mentoring, training, and supervising research staff and new team members.

Knowledge of regulatory submission processes and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Study Oversight & Operations

Provide oversight of daily research activities and study conduct across multiple clinical trials.

Ensure all study procedures are conducted in compliance with sponsor, institutional, federal, and regulatory requirements.

Support study start-up, maintenance, and close-out activities.

Monitor study progress and proactively identify and resolve operational issues.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor, train, and supervise research staff and new team members.

Provide guidance on study procedures, policies, and best practices.

Foster a collaborative and compliant research environment.

Process Improvement

Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, and study manuals.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and research quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting a broad range of clinical research studies, including:

o Phase I IV clinical trials

o Industry-sponsored studies

o Investigator-initiated studies

o NIH-sponsored research

o Interventional and observational studies

o Non-profit and for-profit sponsored research

Experience working within an academic medical center environment.

Familiarity with industry-sponsored clinical trials and sponsor interactions.

Additional Information

Budget management experience is not required.

NIH and multicenter trial experience are preferred but not required.

Candidates with experience in academic medical centers and exposure to diverse clinical trial portfolios are strongly encouraged to apply.