Job Description

Job Title: Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (On-site)

Type: Contract-to-Hire, 6 month

Pay: $32-$40/hour

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to help build and lead a brand-new research department from the ground up. This individual will serve as both a hands-on coordinator and a leader, managing all aspects of clinical trials while guiding a new physician and eventually mentoring a team of CRCs. This is a unique opportunity for someone eager to take ownership, grow into a management role, and be the backbone of a developing clinical research program.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all clinical research activities at the site.
• Perform end-to-end study coordination, from startup and recruitment through closeout.
• Prepare and manage study documentation, including regulatory binders, source documents, and eSource/CTMS data entry.
• Conduct participant visits, including consent, assessments, and procedures such as phlebotomy and EKGs as needed.
• Oversee participant recruitment using EMR systems and community outreach initiatives.
• Ensure all studies are conducted in compliance with FDA, ICH-GCP, and sponsor requirements.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and quality control across all studies to ensure audit readiness.
• Collaborate with and train a new physician principal investigator (PI), providing guidance on research processes and best practices.
• Lead and mentor future CRC hires, delegating tasks, conducting quality reviews, and maintaining workflow balance.
• Manage investigational product accountability and study supply inventory.
• Prepare for and participate in sponsor, CRO, and FDA monitoring visits or audits.
• Over time, assume expanded responsibilities such as budget negotiations and contract management.

Typical Day Breakdown

• Morning: Prepare for participant visits, review eSource systems, greet and consent participants, and perform study procedures.
• Midday: Manage regulatory files, recruitment activities, and communication with the PI and site staff.
• Afternoon: Conduct quality control reviews, mentor newer staff, and meet with sponsors or prepare for audits.
• End of Day: Log activities in CTMS, organize documentation, and plan for upcoming study visits.

Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator .
• Proven ability to manage complex protocols independently from startup to closeout.
• Strong regulatory knowledge, including IRB submissions, essential documents, and FDA/ICH-GCP compliance.
• Fully comfortable in an on-site role (Monday–Friday).
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Phlebotomy and EKG experience.
• Prior experience supporting sponsor or FDA audits.
• Experience training or working with research-naïve PIs.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Opportunity to lead and build a new clinical research program from the ground up.
• Direct mentorship from a physician PI who values work-life balance and flexibility.
• Clear career growth trajectory into a Research Manager role with team-building responsibility.
• Supportive and human-centered work environment—understanding that life happens.

This role is ideal for an experienced CRC who thrives in dynamic settings, loves taking initiative, and wants to grow into leadership.

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