Job Title : Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
Location : Phoenix, Arizona 85050
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 9 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM (On-site)
Type : Contract-to-Hire, 6 month
Pay : $35-$45 / 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.
Typical Day Breakdown
Morning : Prepare for participant visits, review eSource systems, greet and consent participants, and perform study procedures.Midday : Manage regulatory files, recruitment activities, and communication with the PI and site staff.Afternoon : Conduct quality control reviews, mentor newer staff, and meet with sponsors or prepare for audits.End of Day : Log activities in CTMS, organize documentation, and plan for upcoming study visits.Qualifications (Must-Have)
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator .Proven ability to manage complex protocols independently from startup to closeout.Strong regulatory knowledge, including IRB submissions, essential documents, and FDA / ICH-GCP compliance.Fully comfortable in an on-site role (Monday–Friday).Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)
Phlebotomy and EKG experience.Prior experience supporting sponsor or FDA audits.Experience training or working with research-naïve PIs.Familiarity with rating scales such as MADRS, SETS, CGI, CSSRS, or MOAA / S.Why This Role Is Exciting
Opportunity to lead and build a new clinical research program from the ground up.Direct mentorship from a physician PI who values work-life balance and flexibility.Clear career growth trajectory into a Research Manager role with team-building responsibility.Supportive and human-centered work environment—understanding that life happens.This role is ideal for an experienced CRC who thrives in dynamic settings, loves taking initiative, and wants to grow into leadership.