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Clinical Research Coordinator

UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
  • Area of Interest: Business Professionals
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
  • Department: Clinical Trials Office
  • Shift: Day shift
  • Job ID: 184959

Overview

A multi-specialty position responsible for the overall coordination and administration of pharmaceutical and device research studies. This includes, but is not limited to, the evaluation of potential studies, start-up activities, regulatory/IRB coordination and general facilitation of study-related physician care, subject visits, scheduling, data collecting, reporting and overall study integrity.


Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.


Responsibilities
  • Coordinates all aspects of study operations including, but not limited to, working closely with the Principal Investigator and Study Team to ensure best clinical and business practices are followed during the study period.
  • Acts as a liaison between the sponsor, institution, PI and subjects.
  • Identifies and consents eligible subjects and coordinates study activities such as scheduling visits, follow-up phone calls and data recording.
  • In conjunction with the Study Team: reviews protocols, budgets, potential subject data and regulatory documents to determine overall feasibility of potential studies.
  • Coordinates start up efforts including, but not limited to, training, investigator preparation, logistics, drug/device acquisition and storage
  • Performs all tasks relating to proper study close out including, but not limited to, filing all final reports with the sponsor, IRB, PI and any other relevant party.
  • Assures study related data, equipment, supplies and other appropriate material are returned or otherwise stored.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

Experience:

  • Two (2) years Clinical research experience or equivalent required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator through the Association for Clinical Research Professionals preferred. Certification required within 2 years of employment.

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