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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
- UT Southwestern Medical Center40
- EmVenio Research36
- Iterative Health33
- Massachusetts General Hospital33
- Houston Methodist29
Top Industries Hiring
- Education69
- Healthcare & Medical Services69
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals25
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Human Resources2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification from an accredited body
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and ICH guidelines governing clinical trials
- Experience coordinating or monitoring Phase I through Phase III clinical studies
- Strong source data verification and regulatory document management skills
Tips for Your Clinical Research Job Search
Tailor your resume to protocol experience
List specific therapeutic areas, phases of clinical trials you've worked on, and the number of sites you've managed. Hiring managers scan for these details fast, and a generic research resume without protocol context rarely advances to a phone screen.
Get your GCP certification current
Most clinical research coordinator and associate roles require Good Clinical Practice certification. Renew it before you apply, and list the issuing body and completion date prominently on your resume so recruiters don't have to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research 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 therapeutic area first
Your oncology monitoring experience doesn't translate seamlessly to a cardiovascular study, and hiring managers know it. Target postings in the therapeutic areas where you have direct protocol exposure to make your application far more competitive.
Prepare a scenario answer for protocol deviations
Interviewers almost always ask how you've handled a protocol deviation or an audit finding. Walk through the specific deviation, your corrective action, and how you documented the outcome. Vague answers about following SOPs won't differentiate you.
Negotiate start date around study timelines
If you're mid-study at your current role, frame your notice period in terms of transition risk to the sponsor, not personal preference. Sponsors and CROs respect candidates who think about continuity, and it opens room to negotiate a start date that works for both sides.
Clinical Research Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical researchs?
The companies hiring the most clinical researchs right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, EmVenio Research, and Iterative Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Contract research organizations and large pharmaceutical sponsors tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently throughout the year.
How many clinical research jobs are remote?
About 44% of clinical research openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability varies significantly by sub-role. Clinical research associate and data management positions are the most likely to be offered remotely, while site coordinator and on-site monitoring roles still typically require regular physical presence at investigator sites.
How do you become a clinical research?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or a health-related field, then complete a GCP certification course to meet the baseline requirement most employers list. Build hands-on exposure through internships, volunteer research coordination at an academic medical center, or a certified clinical research professional program. From there, entry-level coordinator roles at hospitals or CROs are the most common first step into the field.
How do you get hired in clinical research with little experience?
Target entry-level clinical research coordinator roles at academic hospitals and site management organizations, which routinely hire candidates with laboratory or patient-facing healthcare backgrounds instead of direct trial experience. Completing your GCP certification before you apply removes a common screening barrier, and any hands-on exposure to IRB submissions, informed consent processes, or source document preparation will strengthen your application significantly.
What does the clinical research interview process look like?
Most clinical research interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on your trial phase experience and therapeutic area background, followed by a hiring manager interview that typically includes scenario-based questions about protocol deviations, adverse event reporting, and regulatory submissions. Senior or monitoring roles often add a practical exercise or case study. Final rounds frequently involve a panel with a clinical operations lead or a study sponsor representative.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, therapeutic area background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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