Sr Clinical Research Coordinator

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. HCA Healthcare Research Institute is the multispecialty clinical research arm of HCA Healthcare, working with trusted partners to unlock insights from real-world data and conduct studies leading to breakthroughs in science, medicine, and care. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols, serving as a liaison with local investigators and research personnel, and acting as a central resource for assigned projects. This role is onsite/hospital-based.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training CRC Level I and II personnel and act as a role model to peers.
• Perform routine operational activities for multiple research protocols.
• Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor.
• Collaborate with site departments/teams, including finance, hospital administration, and the local IRB.
• Coordinate schedules from feasibility submission to study closeout.
• Provide awareness of research protocols to site personnel, including physicians, nurses, and administrators.
• Document protocol-specific tasks (medication forms, questionnaires, vital signs, etc.).
• Perform and document calculations (BSA, mRS, NIHSS, etc.) as required by protocols.
• Document patient, staff, and sponsor correspondence, including follow-ups and adverse events.
• Ensure follow-up appointments and procedures are scheduled per protocol.
• Complete data requests and submit source documentation within specified timelines.
• Re-consent patients and document the process.
• Support the study team in risk mitigation and compliance optimization.
• Assess site feasibility and performance with local investigators.
• Meet with physicians and administrators to evaluate study performance and investigator satisfaction.
• Develop processes with other departments to support research activities.
• Provide research updates during site administrative meetings.
• Guide team members on managing non-compliant data and study activities.
• Monitor patient enrollment through weekly reports and report results to Supervisor.
• Facilitate continuing education and training for investigators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant experience required; 5+ years preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support.
• Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, and life insurance.
• Supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, and consumer discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.