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As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
- Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management,subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training,collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
- Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
- Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects,sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
- Create, collect and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
- Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
- Create and execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
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High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
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Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
- Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management,subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training,collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
- Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
- Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects,sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
- Create, collect and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
- Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
- Create and execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
-
High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
-
Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
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Who's Hiring
- Iterative Health19
- Johns Hopkins University19
- Massachusetts General Hospital16
- Stanford University15
- Emory University14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services80
- Education71
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals17
- Science & Research7
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field
- Prior experience coordinating clinical trials under ICH-GCP guidelines
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap, Medidata Rave, or Veeva Vault
- CCRP or CCRC certification preferred or required at senior levels
- Demonstrated ability to obtain informed consent and maintain regulatory binders
- Familiarity with FDA regulations governing human subjects research and study sponsor requirements
Tips for Your Clinical Research Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to protocol experience
List the specific therapeutic areas, trial phases, and patient populations you've worked with. Hiring managers scan for oncology, CNS, or cardiology experience before reading further, so burying protocol details in a general summary costs you interviews.
Earn your CCRP before applying broadly
The Certified Clinical Research Professional credential signals you meet national competency standards. Many postings list it as preferred rather than required, but candidates who hold it consistently move faster through applicant screening at larger research sites.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by phase and sponsor type
Industry-sponsored Phase III trials at CROs reward speed and volume, while investigator-initiated studies at academic centers reward protocol design experience. Knowing which environment suits you lets you target postings where your strengths are actually valued.
Prepare a protocol deviation walkthrough
Interviewers for coordinator roles almost always ask how you handled a protocol deviation or an adverse event. Prepare a concise, factual narrative that covers what happened, what you documented, who you notified, and how the site resolved it.
Negotiate start date around IRB timelines
If you're mid-study at your current site, flag that in your offer conversation. Research coordinators who can name a realistic handoff date and document open queries before leaving are far better positioned to negotiate a later start without losing the offer.
Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research coordinators?
The companies hiring the most clinical research coordinators right now include Iterative Health, Johns Hopkins University, and Massachusetts General Hospital, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Academic health systems and large CROs consistently account for the majority of open positions nationwide.
How many clinical research coordinator jobs are remote?
About 31% of clinical research coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though most hands-on patient-facing roles require on-site presence. Regulatory affairs support, data coordination, and sponsor-facing study management roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a clinical research coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or public health field, then complete a GCP training certification, which most sites require before you can work with study participants. Gain initial exposure through a clinical research assistant or data coordinator role, build hands-on protocol experience, and pursue your CCRP once you meet the eligibility hours to advance to a full coordinator position.
Can you get a clinical research coordinator job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level coordinator roles exist specifically for candidates with a relevant degree but limited trial experience. Target academic medical centers and community research sites, which are more likely to train new coordinators than large CROs. Volunteering on an IRB, completing a clinical research certificate program, or shadowing an existing coordinator strengthens your application before your first paid role.
What does the clinical research coordinator interview process look like?
Most sites run a phone screen with HR followed by a panel interview with the principal investigator and a senior coordinator. Expect scenario questions on informed consent, protocol deviations, and adverse event reporting. Some sponsors add a practical exercise, such as reviewing a mock protocol excerpt or working through an eligibility checklist, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your therapeutic area, site type, and experience level, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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