Clinical Research Coordinator

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

The Neurosurgery Clinical Research Unit (NSU CRU) at Duke is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will help bring innovative neurosurgical, neurological, and spinal treatments and therapies to patients by coordinating complex clinical trials, some from bench to the bedside, conducting study startup through closeout. 

You will play a key role in groundbreaking, first in human, brain/spine infusion drug and device studies from pediatric to adult subjects. If you are a motivated and talented research professional looking for the opportunity to get involved in a fast-paced, academic, medical, and scientific research environment, this is the place for you!

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associate's degree.
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Completion of the DOCR North Carolina State Approved Clinical Research Apprenticeship Program may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, web-based systems, and other research-related software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with investigators, sponsors, research staff, and participants.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Neurosurgery clinical research experience.
• Clinical trials coordination experience.
• Research-related education, training, or certification.
• Experience working with investigational products and complex clinical trials.
• Experience with participant recruitment, informed consent, and regulatory compliance activities.