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
Occupation content
Part of Natural sciences and research
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
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
Typical work context
Public facing · Team based · High responsibility · Desk based · Predictable routine
Related interests
Social (helping) · Conventional (organizing) · Investigative (analytical)
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Skills to practise
- Data checking and clerical accuracy
- Planning and scheduling exercises
- Attention and concentration
- Situational judgment
- Reading comprehension
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