Clinical Research Coordinator II
About the role
Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.
A Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a specialized medical research professional working with and under the supervision of the Research Clinic Manager and the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). While the PI is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the CRC II independently coordinates and oversees daily clinical trial activities, ensuring study objectives, timelines, and regulatory requirements are met.
Responsibilities
- Manages, coordinates, and implements clinical studies of moderate complexity independently.
- Serves as primary coordinator on assigned studies.
- Anticipates and resolves study operational issues, escalating when appropriate.
- Mentors and trains CRC I staff and other personnel.
- Leads study start-up, monitoring visit preparation, and close-out activities.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
- Maintains study documentation according to standard operating procedures.
- Carries out study duties from protocol initiation to study close-out.
- Adheres to regulatory guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Works closely with study team members.
- Uses existing procedures to solve routine or new problems.
- Completes study-related and other administrative tasks.
- Complies with Good Clinical Practice and the Code of Federal Regulations.
- Keeps current with all federal, state, sponsor and site policies and laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
- Demonstrates accountability for learning in accordance with GCP guidelines.
- Keeps current with industry standards, best practices and trends in areas relevant to research studies and designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, health‑related, or business administration program preferred; at minimum an associate’s degree and/or related industry experience.
- Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage time effectively.
- Strong follow‑through skills and flexibility.
- Ability to identify and proactively solve problems.
- Professional demeanor.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi‑task and manage deadlines.
- Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and research databases, or willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency