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Clinical Research Coordinator

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

💰 $101,959/yr($61,026/yr – $101,959/yr)

About the role

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.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Ophthalmology Clinical Research Unit (CRU), you will play a key role in advancing innovative vision research while collaborating with physicians, scientists, study participants, sponsors, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

This position offers the opportunity to serve as a primary study coordinator supporting a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies. If you are passionate about patient-centered research, regulatory excellence, and improving outcomes through scientific discovery, we encourage you to bring your talents to Duke.

Be Bold.

As a valued member of our research team, you will independently coordinate and manage clinical research studies from study start-up through closeout while ensuring compliance with institutional, regulatory, and sponsor requirements.

What You'll Do

Study Coordination & Participant Management

Serve as the primary coordinator for ophthalmology clinical research studies.
Screen, recruit, consent, and retain study participants according to protocol requirements.
Schedule and coordinate research visits, procedures, testing, and follow-up activities.
Conduct and document study visits, interviews, and participant interactions.
Manage participant reimbursement and study-related communications.
Implement strategies to maintain participant recruitment and retention goals.
Collaborate closely with investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and research partners.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation throughout the study lifecycle.
Develop and submit IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable events through iRIS.
Coordinate FDA submissions and regulatory communications in partnership with institutional offices and investigators.
Recognize when agreements such as MTAs, CDAs, DUAs, and DTAs are required and facilitate appropriate reviews.
Support study monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and sponsor reviews.
Address findings and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and applicable regulations.

Investigational Product & Study Operations

Manage all aspects of investigational product accountability, including receipt, storage, inventory, tracking, and documentation.
Coordinate randomization and blinding/unblinding activities according to protocol requirements.
Maintain study-level documentation and essential regulatory files.
Support international research activities and associated study documentation when applicable.
Assist with study feasibility assessments and operational planning.
Prepare studies for closeout and long-term records management.

Data Management & Quality Assurance

Collect, enter, review, and maintain research data with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
Monitor data quality and identify trends requiring escalation or corrective action.