Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Overview:

Macro Trials is actively seeking a qualified and driven Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to support and manage clinical trials across multiple sites. This role requires a hands-on, adaptable professional with strong clinical research experience, especially in the management of all aspects of trial operations and stakeholders, including PIs, patients, and sponsor/CRO representatives. The position will involve regular travel between Macro Trials locations and satellite sites within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for clinical research studies across various therapeutic areas (including, but not limited to, ophthalmology, dermatology, pulmonology), and at both Macro HQ and satellite site locations
• Perform direct patient-facing duties, including informed consent, visit scheduling, and follow-up
• Manage all aspects of patient recruitment and enrollment across studies, including database reviews, outreach, pre-screening, and communications
• Confidently perform blood draws and handle biospecimen processing and shipping in accordance with protocol requirements
• Maintain and manage study documentation, source data, and regulatory binders across numerous systems, including Macro’s CTMS, sponsor EDC systems, and more
• Support monitoring visits and participate in both internal and external audits
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, investigators, and internal departments
• Provide general support to the team and step in across functions as needed to meet study goals

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of direct patient care clinical research experience for industry-sponsored, interventional clinical trials for investigational drugs
• Ophthalmology background (Technician, Ophthalmology CRC experience)
• Ability to communicate strongly with patients and gain their trust in efforts to recruit and retain participants throughout the entirety of a study
• Proficiency in patient care, recruitment, lab specimen handling, monitoring, and auditing
• Excellent multitasking, time management, and organizational abilities
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 50%) across sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy license or willingness to complete phlebotomy course and obtain licensure
• Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written)
• Prior experience with multi-site clinical trials or decentralized trial models
• Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic regulatory platforms
• Flexibility, initiative, and a team-oriented mindset are essential
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

We believe that the unique contributions of all Macro Trials employees are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military or veteran status.