Sr Clinical Research Coordinator

Posting Date

09/15/2025

6600 France Ave SSte 660, Edina, Minnesota, 55435-1807, United States of America

At DaVita Clinical Research, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision, have a desire to shape the future of medicine, and empower their team to achieve success. They enjoy tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through a collaborative environment that involves team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, compassionate, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging and impactful work.

Sound like you? Then you might be a great fit for a Clinical Research Coordinator role with DaVita Clinical Research (DCR)

We are looking for a highly motivated, positive and innovative Senior Clinical Research Study Coordinator (Sr. Research Coordinator) to lead in the coordination, management and conduct of nephrology clinical research trials in dialysis centers and physicians practices. In absence of Regional Research Manager, they will serve as leader of the site and may (as delegated) manage site teammates, complete feasibility questionnaires, and other leadership responsibilities as needed. DaVita Clinical Research (DCR) is a Renal Research site network conducting clinical trials across the country.  DCR prides itself on a culture of growth, transparency and feedback and would want our leaders to do that same. We want a teammate who is compassionate, purposeful and motivated by meaningful work.

This position will be based in our Houston, TX site and coordinate and execute all aspects of late phase clinical trials in Houston and surrounding areas. Based on business needs, a flexible weekly work schedule may be available. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the successful execution of clinical trials through all phase of the study: enrollment, maintenance and close out. 

• Responsible for performing research procedures according to the study protocol and working in partnership with the physician investigator to coordinate research activities.

• Serves as a liaison between the physicians (Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator), study sponsors and DaVita facility teammates.

• Responsible to deliver or exceed project enrollment targets for clinical research studies at their site.

• Responsible for accurate and timely data entry into the electronic data entry systems.

• Responsible for timely resolution of all data queries to meet project timelines for database lock.

• Demonstrates compliance with good clinical practice (GCP) and applicable law, and verifies that study teams comply with GCP and applicable law.

• Demonstrates adherence to DCR standard operating procedures and policies and with the standards customary in the clinical research industry.

• Understands and promotes compliance with all applicable healthcare and research regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

• Minimum 2 or more years of clinical research experience managing studies from start up to close out or equivalent experience.

• Reliable transportation to travel between local research sites.

• Commitment to and role model of DaVita’s values with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through.

• Experience in managing confidential information and/or issues using discretion and Judgment

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (SOCRA or ACRP) – preferred

DaVita Clinical Research (DCR), a wholly owned subsidiary of DaVita Inc., is the research arm of DaVita. DCR innovates through retrospective outcomes research aimed at improving care and quality of life for people with kidney disease. DCR assists pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the design, recruitment and completion of clinical trials using its renal research site network. For 30 years we have helped 500+ clients with the