Clinical Research Coordinator I - 75% On Site

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Disease, Educational Administration, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Maintain Compliance, Medications, Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Phlebotomy, Problem Solving Skills, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Management, Safety Training, Service Delivery, Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Translational Research, Treatment Evaluation

LOCATION

Nashville, TN

POSTED

1 day ago

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Neurology Admin 20

Job Summary:

The Multiple Sclerosis Center at Vanderbilt Health provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). As part of the Neuroimmunology Division, our multidisciplinary research team is dedicated to advancing MS research and developing new therapeutic approaches. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to join our expanding research program. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in clinical research and a strong interest in clinical trials. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with clinical trial protocol requirements, patient recruitment, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.

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Key Responsibilities

Screen and enroll participants; support consenting and eligibility reviews

Coordinate study visits, assessments, interviews, and medication tracking

Collect, enter, and maintain accurate study data and records

Support study timelines, scheduling, and project tracking

Ensure compliance with protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements

Regulatory & Compliance

Assist with IRB submissions (new studies, amendments, reviews, events)

Maintain regulatory documentation and support audits/site visits

Adhere to institutional policies and protect confidential data

Communication & Participant Support

Serve as primary participant contact and address questions/concerns

Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and research teams to ensure protocol adherence and participant safety

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Clinical or translational research experience preferred

Phlebotomy skills a plus

Skills

Strong attention to detail and organization

Effective communication and teamwork

Commitment to ethical research and participant safety

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities:

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

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Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education :

Bachelor's

_This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth._

_Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled._

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