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Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Posting Information
Department
Neurology-411801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
05/14/2026
Application Deadline
05/28/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number
20076187
Vacancy ID
NF0009761
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent
FTE
1
Hours per week
40
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$65,000 - $75,000
Proposed Start Date
06/22/2026
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
This position will serve as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator within the Department of Neurology, Neurosciences Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU). The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, conduct, and evaluation of multi-faceted clinical research protocols, including study execution, developing strategies and solutions to improve study processes and execution, providing reviews of other team members’ work product, and serving as mentor and subject matter expert.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally.
- Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical or social/clinical research coordination experience, independently managing multiple studies across the full study lifecycle.
- Advanced working knowledge of clinical research regulations and compliance (FDA, ICH, GCP), including independent preparation and oversight of IRB submissions and regulatory documentation.
- Demonstrated experience leading, training, and mentoring research staff, while serving as the primary operational resource.
- Proven ability to develop, standardize, and implement workflows, tools, and standard operating procedures across studies or programs to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Strong project management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently manage complex studies and guide staff in a fast paced research environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- 5+ years of interventional clinical research coordination experience, preferably in an academic medical center or multi program research unit.
- Prior experience functioning in a senior, lead, or subject matter expert role, including onboarding and training junior staff.
- Experience supporting program growth, new study launches, or process improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with UNC Health / University research infrastructure, including IRB processes, Epic, and OnCore.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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