Occupation
Clinical research coordinator
Clinical research coordinators run the day-to-day operation of clinical studies at a site: recruiting and consenting participants, scheduling visits, and keeping documentation audit-ready. The role is as much about protocol discipline and paperwork as about science, because a study is only usable if it was run and recorded correctly. It sits at the point where research and patient care meet.
Also known as: Clinical trial coordinator · Research nurse · Study coordinator
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What the work involves
Screen and recruit participants against protocol eligibility criteria
Take informed consent and answer participant questions about the study
Schedule visits and coordinate samples, assessments, and investigational product handling
Enter data into case report forms and resolve queries raised by monitors
Maintain the study file so it stands up to sponsor or regulatory inspection
Report adverse events and protocol deviations within required timelines
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How people commonly enter
A degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related discipline
A nursing or allied health qualification, moving into research from clinical practice
Entry as a research administrator or assistant with on-the-job study training
Good clinical practice and research-specific certification taken alongside the role
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Public facing
- Team based
- High responsibility
- Desk based
- Predictable routine
Public facing · Team based · High responsibility · Desk based · Predictable routine
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Conventional (organizing)
- Investigative (analytical)
Social (helping) · Conventional (organizing) · Investigative (analytical)
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