Job Summary
The Division of Nephrology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC). This role provides coordination for multiple clinical research studies of varying complexity. Candidates must demonstrate prior experience and proficiency in all CRC-Intermediate responsibilities, including engagement with University committees. Mentoring colleagues in student management and supporting the training and development of junior clinical research professionals. Applying advanced knowledge and critical thinking to solve complex problems across diverse clinical studies. Leading the design, development, and evaluation of new processes, procedures, tools, and training to advance clinical research initiatives. Guiding, training and supporting study team members in implementing research activities. This position requires a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education. Key behavioral competencies include designing, developing, evaluating, guiding, mentoring, and supporting.
Underfill Statement:
This position may be underfilled at the CRC-Intermediate title based on selected candidates? qualifications and the review and approval of the Michigan Medicine CRC Governance Board.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
The posting will fill a Senior CRC position for a funded study beginning in April 2026, lasting five years, and with up to 30 clinical sites (outpatient dialysis centers) nationally. The University of Michigan is the Coordinating Center. The CRC will be responsible for activities at one of the Coordinating Centers hubs, the Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), housed in the Department of Internal Medicine under the direction of the studys faculty PI. The CRC will ensure that the highest rigor is applied to study performance, including trial conduct, data integrity, and research subject protection. They will work with other team members to develop the protocol and study documents; contribute to processes and tools to support best practices; act as liaisons across study team members; run study meetings; and ensure adherence to the study budget. They will oversee and support the studys clinical sites, with the goal to promote successful recruitment, retention, and study conduct. They will support clinical site activities, including informed consent (obtained electronically), data entry, and data quality. They will support and monitor recruitment, retention, and protocol adherence; and oversee the studys participant engagement activities. Additionally, the CRC may serve as the site coordinator at UM as one of the studys clinical sites.
- Central Coordination of Study Operations-30%
- Ensure that the highest rigor is applied to study performance including trial conduct, data integrity, and research subject protection.
- Work with other team members to develop the protocol, Manual of Procedures, and all participant materials.
- Contribute to the development of processes and tools to support best practices associated with study execution.
- Acts as a point of contact and liaison between the study?s investigators, research teams, funder, and other stakeholders to get questions answered and issues resolved.
- Run regular study meetings
- Ensure adherence to study budget in support of the study PI and in collaboration with research administrators.
Central Clinical Coordination of Study Sites 30%
- Oversee and support the studys 20-30 clinical sites, with the goal to promote successful recruitment, retention, and study conduct.
- Support all start-up, implementation, and closeout activities at clinical sites.
- Support clinical sites as needed with informed consent (obtained electronically), data entry, and data quality.
- Support and monitor recruitment, retention, and protocol adherence.
Stakeholder Engagement- 20%
- Oversee patient/partner engagement across the study team and participating sites.
- Ensure adherence to the funders Foundational Expectations for Engagement.
- Develop and implement the engagement strategy.
- Coordinate with team leadership on integration of patient and caregiver perspectives, and troubleshoot site-level engagement challenges.
Site-level Study Coordination-10%
- Serve as lead site coordinator at UM as one of the studys clinical sites, responsible for recruitment of ten or more participants over two years and their retention over the study period.
Oversight of Assisting Coordinator- 10%
- Provide oversight and mentorship of the Assisting Coordinator in accomplishing the Clinical Research Coordinator teams scope of activities.
Contribute to the development of processes and tools in all 8 competency domains is expected:
1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork
Supervision Received:
This position reports directly to the Faculty Principal Investigator
Supervision Exercised:
Could provide Functional supervision and /or administrative supervision of (1) more staff in the role of Clinical Research Assistant, Clinical Research Technician, CRC Associate, and CRC Intermediate
Required Qualifications*
Bachelors degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc. within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP prior to applying.)
Senior: Minimum 5 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRAs Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)
Intermediate: Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRAs Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)
Desired Qualifications*
Masters degree in health science or an equivalent combination of related education and related experience is desirable.
Spanish-Language proficiency is desirable but not required
Senior: 9+ years of direct related experience
Intermediate: 6+ years of direct related experience
Work Schedule
Must be Flexible. This position can be hybrid with at least 2/3 days/wk. on site. work depending on the needs of the study.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The use of this title requires approval by the University of Michigan Clinical Research Coordinator Governance Board to ensure equity in title placement across Michigan Medicine.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.