Clinical Operations Coordinator Jobs

Clinical Operations Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and health systems, from entry-level to senior coordinator roles, with specializations in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and patient services coordination. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11+
Top stateIllinois
Top employerNorthwestern Medicine
Top cityAnn Arbor, MI
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Trinity Health
CT Clinical Operations Coordinator
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CT Clinical Operations Coordinator
Trinity Health
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33.88/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Tempus
Clinical Operations Coordinator
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Tempus
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Clinical Operations Coordinator
Tempus
Chicago, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Healthcare Administration
$50k - $55k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Northwestern Medicine
Clinical Operations Coordinator RN
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Northwestern Medicine
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Clinical Operations Coordinator RN
Northwestern Medicine
Orland Park, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$38 - $61/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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University of North Texas Health Science Center
Clinical Operation Coordinator
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University of North Texas Health Science Center
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Clinical Operation Coordinator
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
$57k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Northwestern Medicine
Clinical Operations Coordinator RN
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Northwestern Medicine
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Clinical Operations Coordinator RN
Northwestern Medicine
Sycamore, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$38 - $61/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Clinical Operations Coordinator Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Northwestern Medicine
    Northwestern Medicine2
  • Rightway Healthcare
    Rightway Healthcare2
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health2
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center1
  • Prime Medicine
    Prime Medicine1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services6
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
  • Technology & Software2
  • Education1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical operations coordinator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health field
  • Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or REDCap
  • Knowledge of ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice guidelines and FDA regulations
  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or equivalent credential preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
  • Experience coordinating informed consent processes and managing IRB submissions

Tips for Your Clinical Operations Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to trial phases

Clinical operations coordinator roles vary significantly by trial phase. Highlight experience with Phase I, II, or III studies explicitly on your resume, and match the phase language in each posting to what you have done, since hiring managers scan for this immediately.

Certify your clinical research credentials

A Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals signals readiness to interviewers who otherwise must guess at your regulatory knowledge. List certifications near the top of your resume, above your work history.

Filter openings by therapeutic area

Oncology, cardiology, and rare disease trials each have distinct protocol demands. Target openings in the therapeutic area where you have hands-on experience, since coordinators who can step in without a long ramp earn offers over generalists in competitive applicant pools.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists clinical operations coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for protocol deviation scenarios

Interviewers commonly walk you through a mock deviation or adverse event and ask how you would document and escalate it. Practice walking through your actual ICH E6 good clinical practice knowledge out loud so your answers sound practiced, not recited.

Negotiate using site coordinator benchmarks

When an offer arrives, ask for the job-level band and confirm your role maps to a coordinator, not a specialist or associate, title so you negotiate within the right tier. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data gives you a defensible external reference point.

Clinical Operations Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most clinical operations coordinators?

The companies hiring the most clinical operations coordinators right now include Northwestern Medicine, Rightway Healthcare, and Trinity Health, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Contract research organizations and large academic medical centers consistently represent a significant portion of total postings.

How many clinical operations coordinator jobs are remote?

About 9% of clinical operations coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though this share varies by sub-function. Regulatory submissions coordinators and data coordinators tend to work remotely more often than patient-facing site coordinators, who are typically required on-site for informed consent and specimen collection activities.

How do you become a clinical operations coordinator?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or public health field, then gain hands-on exposure through clinical research assistant roles, internships at a hospital research department, or a contract research organization. Completing an ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice training course and pursuing a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential strengthens your application considerably. Many coordinators move into the role directly from patient care or data management positions.

Can I get hired as a clinical operations coordinator with little experience?

Yes, entry-level clinical operations coordinator positions exist, particularly at academic medical centers and community hospitals running federally funded studies. Employers at this level prioritize GCP certification, attention to detail, and familiarity with IRB processes over years on the job. Volunteering with a research team, completing a clinical research certificate program, or working as a medical scribe or research assistant gives you a concrete starting point to reference in interviews.

What does the clinical operations coordinator interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a structured interview with a clinical operations manager or principal investigator that focuses on regulatory knowledge, protocol adherence, and scenario-based questions around adverse event reporting. A second round often involves a panel with team members you would coordinate alongside. Some organizations ask candidates to complete a short written exercise describing how they would handle a protocol deviation.

Where can I find and apply to clinical operations coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to clinical operations coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, therapeutic area background, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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