Clinical Research Coordinator Lead / Manager - 248029

Job Title : Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Location : New Orleans, LA

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 9 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM (On-site)

Type : Contract-to-Hire, 6 month

Pay : $32-$40 / hour

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to help build and lead a brand-new research department from the ground up. This individual will serve as both a hands-on coordinator and a leader, managing all aspects of clinical trials while guiding a new physician and eventually mentoring a team of CRCs. This is a unique opportunity for someone eager to take ownership, grow into a management role, and be the backbone of a developing clinical research program.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all clinical research activities at the site.
• Perform end-to-end study coordination, from startup and recruitment through closeout.
• Prepare and manage study documentation, including regulatory binders, source documents, and eSource / CTMS data entry.
• Conduct participant visits, including consent, assessments, and procedures such as phlebotomy and EKGs as needed.
• Oversee participant recruitment using EMR systems and community outreach initiatives.
• Ensure all studies are conducted in compliance with FDA, ICH-GCP, and sponsor requirements.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and quality control across all studies to ensure audit readiness.
• Collaborate with and train a new physician principal investigator (PI), providing guidance on research processes and best practices.
• Lead and mentor future CRC hires, delegating tasks, conducting quality reviews, and maintaining workflow balance.
• Manage investigational product accountability and study supply inventory.
• Prepare for and participate in sponsor, CRO, and FDA monitoring visits or audits.
• Over time, assume expanded responsibilities such as budget negotiations and contract management.

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Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

Why This Role Is Exciting

This role is ideal for an experienced CRC who thrives in dynamic settings, loves taking initiative, and wants to grow into leadership.