Clinical Research Coordinator II/III

About Us

Azara Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

Job Summary

Azara Clinical Trials is looking for qualified candidates for the Clinical Research Coordinator II / III position in Chandler. The position offers a compensation range of $27.50 to $36 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. It is a full-time role located in Chandler, AZ with a schedule of 7am - 4pm (Monday-Friday).

Essential Job Functions/duties

• Manage the conduct of clinical research activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator or sub-investigator.
• Implement assigned protocols in compliance with FDA CFR, GCP, and company SOPs.
• Collect and record clinical research data, assist in patient assessments, schedule, maintain study files, study supplies, and study medication accountability.
• Develop management systems and prepare for study initiation.
• Review inclusion/exclusion criteria, overall structure, and requirements of each protocol.
• Review protocol summary sheets and Informed Consent Forms for accuracy and clarity.
• Recruit and screen potential participants, including chart reviews, scheduling, contacting leads, and following up on referrals.
• Meet recruitment goals for each study.
• Assume primary responsibility in the implementation and management of new clinical trials.
• Perform all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Provide educational information to subjects and serve as a resource and support person for them.
• Provide an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating professional decorum.
• Serve as a liaison to all physicians, employees, and third-party vendors.
• Record data and study documentation, keep the clinical trial management system updated, and ensure status of each patient is accurate.
• Assign patient stipend pay cards at screening, document reasons for screen-fail in real time, plan, prepare, and perform tasks required by protocol, and correct and edit data as directed.
• Obtain patient medical history and medication lists, perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory tests, process and ship labs, administer questionnaires and assessments, collect vital signs, document adverse events, and assist with efficacy assessments.
• Data entry and query resolution, study drug administration, track study supply inventory, and reorder when necessary.
• Document all patient visits and communications in progress notes, document and record all AEs and SAEs, triage adverse events, and communicate with the research physician.
• Ensure W-9 and medical release forms are signed by subjects annually.
• Manage site activities during audits and inspections, manage ancillary staff as assigned, train and supervise support staff, mentor for externs, prepare for quality assurance audits and regulatory inspections, and coordinate site response to audit/inspection findings.
• Participate in monitoring visits from sponsor provided appointees, ensure monitors are able to meet/speak with PI, and address all concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in other responsibilities as delegated by manager.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator for late phase clinical trials.
• Training in the conduct of clinical research, including IRB submissions, reporting, and source documentation, trial management.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, principles of GCP, and biomedical research ethics.
• Interpersonal and communication skills—effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• Sound and in-depth understanding of assigned protocols, including protocol deviations, serious adverse events, and reporting requirements.
• Able to perform all job duties listed for Job Description for Phlebotomist.
• Experience and training in the conduct of clinical research and basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience and training in the conduct of clinical research, including recruitment, IRB submissions, and trial enrollment management.
• Experience with data management and tracking software.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
• PTO (5 days sick time)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• CEUs / Educational Assistance
• Shared company vehicles for required travel

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Azara Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent and pushy inquires may also be blocked across our network as spam. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.