• Clinical Research Coordinator

    Actalent (Palo Alto, CA)


    Job Title: Clinical Research CoordinatorJob Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. The role involves coordinating clinical studies from startup through close-out, ensuring compliance with research protocols, and managing data effectively.

    Responsibilities

    + Act as the primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.

    + Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.

    + Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol.

    + Assist in developing recruitment strategies.

    + Coordinate the collection and processing of study specimens.

    + Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects.

    + Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets, and complete study documents/case report forms.

    + Ensure compliance with research protocols and review case report forms for accuracy.

    + Prepare regulatory submissions and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed.

    + Assemble study kits for visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors.

    + Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets, resolving billing issues with finance staff.

    + Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and proper study conduct.

    + Ensure documentation and recording of patient and research data per institutional and regulatory requirements.

    + Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with clinical research, particularly in oncology and clinical trials.

    + Hands-on experience with complex clinical trials, especially in CAR-T and GI research.

    + Ability to manage and review charts and pre-screen patients.

    + Proficiency in electronic data capture (EDC).

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with treatment oncology trials is advantageous.

    + Experience working in renowned academic institutions is a plus.

    Work Environment

    The role offers a hybrid work environment with 4 days onsite and 1 potential flex day. Initial training will be conducted onsite for approximately 4 days, after which some data management tasks can be completed from home. This position provides the opportunity to work with one of the most renowned academic institutions in the US.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.