Clinical Research Coordinator 3 (A)

About the role

The department of Medicine at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 3 (A).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.
• Develops SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
• Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implements strategies to increase accrual.
• Manages sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.
• Plans and operationalizes strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations.
• Develops and implements preventive/corrective actions.
• Develops, disseminates, and assures adherence to study-related clinical research best practices/scientific manuals.
• Assumes leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of study progress.
• Provides leadership in identifying and working through ethical conflicts arising during protocol implementation and refers these conflicts to the Research Ethics Team for consults as needed.
• Organizes/manages site visits and internal/external auditing activities as assigned.
• Captures and disseminates information needed for research reports; peer-reviewed publications; develops strategies to disseminate information to clinical personnel, professional audiences and stakeholders.
• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Provides daily operational oversight for the clinical research team, ensuring effective coordination of study activities, adherence to best practices, and consistent application of SOPs across trials.
• Acts as a senior mentor and leader to junior research staff, guiding protocol execution, troubleshooting complex operational challenges, and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Captures and disseminates information needed for research reports; peer-reviewed publications; develops strategies to disseminate information to clinical personnel, professional audiences and stakeholders.
• Designs and maintain standardized documentation tools to ensure consistent study conduct across the PCCSM research portfolio.
• Oversees eligibility screening, recruitment, and enrollment strategies; develops and implements targeted methods to optimize participant accrual and retention.
• Synchronizes study visits, clinical procedures, diagnostics, and data collection according to protocol‑specified timepoints.
• Leads safety oversight activities, including monitoring, documentation, reporting, and follow‑up of unanticipated problems, adverse events, and protocol deviations.
• Maintains and strengthens global partnerships with industry sponsors, CROs, and academic collaborators, serving as a trusted operational lead and liaison for PCCSM‑led trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Current Research Coordinator certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates for a minimum of 6 months.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data; Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems; Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines; Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion; Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.