What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Clinical Research Coordinator position at National Research Centers?
National Research Centers, Inc. is looking for an experienced Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to help drive the success of our clinical trials in Miami. This is an on-site, in-person position based at our Miami, FL location. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who's ready to take the next step in their clinical research career - leading site operations, mentoring a team of CRCs, and contributing directly to the success of our research site.
If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the go-to expert on site protocols, ensuring the entire team stays aligned with study requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
- Act as the key point of contact between the Site Lead, CRC team, and Front Desk, keeping communication clear and workflows efficient
- Lead weekly report reviews with the CRC team and COO to track study progress and site performance
- Oversee EDC systems access and data across all assigned studies
- Build tools, checklists, and workflows that make patient recruitment and enrollment run smoother
- Guide day-to-day study procedures to ensure full protocol compliance for every subject
- Ensure accurate, timely data collection, CRF completion, and AE reporting
- Be the trusted voice for protocol-related questions, escalating issues to management when needed
- Take part in monitoring visits, audits, and inspections (internal, sponsor, and FDA)
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, with demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience preferred
- Strong working knowledge of GCP and federal clinical trial regulations
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple studies at once
- Clear, confident communicator who works well across teams
- Comfortable with EDC systems and clinical data platforms
- A proactive, solutions-first mindset
Why National Research Centers
- Be part of a collaborative team doing meaningful clinical research
- Real opportunity for professional growth into site leadership
- Supportive, fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts patient care and study success
To ensure the best fit for this role, we ask that only candidates meeting the qualifications above apply.