Clinical Research Coordinator II - Houston, TX

Iterative Health
Houston, TX

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with 3-5 years of clinical research experience who independently manage complex trials in gastrointestinal, hepatology, or cardiology domains.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-5 years of clinical research experience and a background in gastrointestinal, hepatology, or cardiology
    — “3-5 years of clinical research or healthcare experience required”
  • Individuals who can independently manage trial timelines and protocol adherence with minimal oversight
    — “managing complex studies with minimal oversight”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina for extended periods of sitting, standing, and lifting up to 25 pounds
    — “Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and office environments for extended periods of time”
  • Certifications like CCRC® or CCRP® are preferred, indicating a possible advantage for certified candidates
    — “CCRC® — Certified Clinical Research Coordinator or CCRP® — Certified Clinical Research Professional or equivalent clinical research certification preferred”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with CTMS and EDC systems in your resume and interview responses
    — “Proficiency with CTMS, EDC systems, and standard office software applications”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage complex trial timelines and protocol adherence
    — “managing complex study visit schedules and protocol-related activities while ensuring adherence to study timelines and requirements”
  • Showcase your track record in patient recruitment and retention through specific examples
    — “Lead patient recruitment and retention efforts including chart review, patient outreach, informed consent discussions, and enrollment tracking”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain accurate documentation and resolve data queries efficiently
    — “Ensure high-quality data entry and timely resolution of data queries in accordance with sponsor expectations and established timelines”
  • Demonstrate experience in handling safety reports and ensuring proper documentation
    — “Review safety reports and ensure appropriate investigator review and documentation in a timely manner”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful execution of clinical trials
  • high patient recruitment and retention
  • timely resolution of data queries
Typical background
clinical research experiencehealthcare background

Skills & requirements

Required

Clinical Research CoordinationProtocol AdherencePatient RecruitmentData EntryCommunicationProject Management

Preferred

Clinical Trial ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Stack & domain

Clinical ResearchClinical TrialsGCP GuidelinesProtocol RequirementsPatient RecruitmentPatient RetentionData EntryData Query ResolutionProtocol-required Clinical ProceduresLaboratory Specimen ProcessingProtocol-required Patient VisitsProtocol-required AssessmentsEcgsSpecimen CollectionInvestigational Product AccountabilityPhlebotomyProtocol-required Patient Visits And AssessmentsSource RecordsInformed Consent FormsCTMS UpdatesCase Report FormsSafety ReportsInventory ManagementStudy EquipmentStudy SuppliesInvestigational ProductsProcess Improvement InitiativesSite PerformanceOperational EfficiencyPatient ExperienceFederal RegulationsHIPAAInstitutional PoliciesProtocol ComplianceSite SopsPrivacy StandardsOnboardingMentorshipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementAttention To DetailLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPatient CareProject ManagementClient RelationsSafetyQuality AssuranceTeam CollaborationTrainingHealthcareRegulatory ComplianceData ManagementHealth InformaticsPatient SafetyProtocol AdherenceResearch CoordinationHealthcare TechnologyHealthcare ServicesHealthcare ITHealthcare DataHealthcare AnalyticsHealthcare ManagementHealthcare OperationsHealthcare ComplianceHealthcare RegulationsHealthcare StandardsHealthcare QualityHealthcare SafetyHealthcare EthicsHealthcare PolicyHealthcare LawHealthcare GovernanceHealthcare LeadershipHealthcare StrategyHealthcare Innovation

About the role

Original posting from Iterative Health via Greenhouse

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.

We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.

As a Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) at Iterative Health you will play a critical role in the successful execution of clinical trials by independently coordinating daily study activities and ensuring compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and patient safety guidelines.

This role is responsible for managing complex studies with minimal oversight while partnering closely with patients, investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal teams to drive high-quality study execution and enrollment success.

Where You’ll Drive Impact

Independently coordinate and manage industry-sponsored clinical trials from study start-up through closeout with minimal supervision

Manage complex study visit schedules and protocol-related activities while ensuring adherence to study timelines and requirements

Lead patient recruitment and retention efforts including chart review, patient outreach, informed consent discussions, and enrollment tracking to support study enrollment goals

Conduct protocol-required patient visits and assessments in accordance with study protocols, GCP guidelines, and site SOPs

Perform protocol-required clinical procedures including vital signs, ECGs, specimen collection, investigational product accountability, and phlebotomy, as permitted by applicable regulations, training, and organizational policy

Process laboratory specimens and prepare shipments in accordance with protocol requirements and applicable IATA regulations

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely study documentation including source records, informed consent forms, CTMS updates, and case report forms

Ensure high-quality data entry and timely resolution of data queries in accordance with sponsor expectations and established timelines

Serve as a primary point of contact for study participants throughout study participation

Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors, CROs, investigators, site leadership, and internal teams to proactively resolve study-related issues

Prepare for and support sponsor, CRO, and regulatory monitoring visits, audits, and inspections

Review safety reports and ensure appropriate investigator review and documentation in a timely manner

Maintain inventory and organization of study equipment, supplies, and investigational products onsite

Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance site performance, operational efficiency, and patient experience

Support the protection of human research participants in compliance with federal regulations, GCP, HIPAA, and institutional policies

Maintain compliance with all site SOPs, privacy standards, and research protocols

May support onboarding and mentorship of junior research staff and coordinators

Perform job related duties as requested 

What You Bring to the Team

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related discipline required

3-5 years of clinical research or healthcare experience required 

Experience in [gastroenterology, hepatology, cardiology] therapeutic areas preferred

CCRC® — Certified Clinical Research Coordinator or CCRP® — Certified Clinical Research Professional or equivalent clinical research certification preferred 

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to read, interpret, and apply research protocols and clinic policies

Proficiency with CTMS, EDC systems, and standard office software applications 

Familiarity with CTMS or EDC systems preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and office environments for extended periods of time

Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds as needed

At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.

Source: Iterative Health careers (Greenhouse)

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