What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at The Clinical Trials Network, (CTNx)?
Company Description The Clinical Trials Network (CTNx) is a growing network of more than 90 clinical research sites across multiple therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology, allergy and immunology, pulmonology, podiatry, psychiatry, rheumatology, women’s health, and cardiology. CTNx partners with both experienced and new research sites to improve efficiency, productivity, and return on investment. The organization is recognized for its industry-leading three-step training program and streamlined site onboarding process, which help new sites launch and scale quickly. CTNx provides structured support, standardized processes, and training to ensure high-quality clinical research and consistent outcomes across its network.
Role Description The Clinical Research Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Naperville, IL. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day clinical trial activities, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up according to study protocols and regulatory requirements. The coordinator will obtain and document informed consent, schedule and conduct study visits, collect and enter data, maintain study source documents and case report forms, and manage study supplies and specimens. This position collaborates closely with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and monitors to ensure protocol compliance, data quality, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The coordinator also assists with regulatory submissions, maintains essential regulatory documents, reports adverse events, and supports site readiness for monitoring visits and audits.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical research fundamentals, including Research and Clinical Trials, with the ability to apply these principles in a regulated environment.
- Hands-on Clinical Research Experience in coordinating or supporting trials, preferably in an outpatient or multispecialty setting.
- Proficiency in managing Informed Consent processes, ensuring participants are appropriately educated, and documentation is accurate and compliant.
- Ability to interpret and implement study Protocol requirements, including visit schedules, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and study procedures.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interaction with participants, investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and IRB/ethics committee processes.
- Proficiency with basic office software and electronic data capture (EDC) systems; experience with clinical trial management systems is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related or scientific field preferred; relevant clinical research certification (e.g.,