Lead Clinical Research Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

The Department of Urology is seeking a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee clinical research operations for a portfolio of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies. This role will provide both hands-on coordination of complex trials and day-to-day supervision of research staff. The Lead Coordinator will ensure regulatory compliance, optimize workflows, and serve as a primary liaison between investigators, sponsors, and institutional partners. Prior experience managing trials and mentoring junior staff is required.

Job Summary

Supervises clinical research staff and performs human resource actions. Prepares professional research documents, applications, manuscripts, and research papers; assists with complex research papers; and oversees Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications. Coordinates multiple, simultaneous research studies and audits research studies. Negotiates contracts, maintains budgets and expenditures, and orders supplies.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the daily conduct of clinical trials in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB requirements, and institutional policies.
• Coordinate study start-up activities, including IRB submissions, budget development, contract review, and sponsor communications.
• Lead patient screening, enrollment, consent, and follow-up processes for active studies; assist team members in managing study visits and data collection.
• Review and approve documentation including source data, case report forms, and regulatory binders to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Serve as primary point of contact for external sponsors, CROs, and auditors; facilitate site qualification, monitoring, and closeout visits.
• Supervise and mentor research coordinators, assistants, and trainees; provide onboarding and ongoing training on study conduct and compliance.
• Track study metrics (accrual, timelines, deviations, financials) and generate reports for investigators and department leadership.
• Support the preparation of grants, abstracts, and publications as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams to integrate research activities into clinical workflows.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

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Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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