Clinical research coordinator

Clinical research coordinator

Clinical research coordinators oversee clinical trials and studies. They manage projects, participants and staff, and make sure activities meet industry guidelines.

Also known as

Clinical trials coordinator, clinical research physician, senior study coordinator, research associate, health researcher, research nurse, nurse researcher

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work shifts, including evenings or weekends
  • Usually work at research facilities, universities, veterinary clinical units and laboratories and may travel locally
  • Need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Manage clinical trials and research projects
  • Make sure health standards are met
  • Manage trial activities and timetables
  • Report on trial progress and results
  • Collect information from trial participants
  • Work with health and research teams
  • Talk to government and health groups
  • Share updates with board members
  • Follow health and safety rules

Salary information

$61K-$150K
LowerMost commonUpper
$61K$78K-$122K$150K

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