Insight Hospital and Medical Center · 3 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator III - Team Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expInsight Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III – Team Lead, a senior-level hybrid role responsible for leading the coordination of complex clinical trials while supervising and mentoring the on-site research team. The position involves ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and collaborating closely with the Patient Recruitment department to support enrollment success.
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Responsibilities
Serve as lead coordinator on high-priority or complex trials, managing all phases from startup to closeout
Provide backup coverage and operational support for other coordinators during absences or escalations
Ensure protocol adherence, timely data entry, and accurate documentation across assigned studies
Supervise and mentor Clinical Research Coordinators I and II and Clinical Research Assistants
Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing development for study staff
Conduct regular team huddles, protocol reviews, and best practice sessions
Support regulatory and quality functions directly with the team and in collaboration with centralized regulatory and quality resources
Ensure accurate completion, review, and submission of IRB documents, amendments, and safety reports
Maintain essential regulatory files and sponsor communications
Participate in internal audits, monitoring visits, and CAPA implementation
Partner with the Patient Recruitment department to develop and execute enrollment strategies
Conduct candidate prescreening and outreach activities to support recruitment goals
Participate in community engagement efforts to raise awareness and build trust with potential participants
Serve as liaison between the research team, investigators, sponsors, and institutional departments
Assist in resource planning, visit scheduling, and workload balancing
Contribute to SOP development, workflow optimization, and quality improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field
Experience: Minimum 4 to 6 years of clinical research coordination experience, including leadership or mentorship responsibilities
Technical Skills: Proficiency in CTMS, E-Source, E-Reg, EDC platforms, and regulatory systems; strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, electronic communication tools)
Knowledge Base: Advanced understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP, FDA regulations, and IRB processes
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with investigators, sponsors, staff, and participants
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff while fostering accountability and collaboration
Organizational Skills: High attention to detail, time management, and multitasking capabilities; ability to prioritize competing demands
Flexibility: Willingness to adjust schedule to accommodate study visits, meetings, and events that may occur earlier, later, or on weekends
Travel: Ability to travel to training meetings, conferences, satellite sites and other Insight Health System locations as required
Professional Standards: Commitment to quality, compliance, participant safety, and continuous improvement
Preferred
Certification: Clinical research certification (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA)
Company
Insight Hospital and Medical Center
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago is a 414-bed general medical and surgical teaching hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ali Madha
Chief Operating Officer
Nadir Ijaz
Chief Govt. & Public Affairs Officer
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