• 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. This role involves coordinating studies from startup through close-out and ensuring the smooth operation of clinical trials.

    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 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 and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy.

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

    + Assemble study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges.

    + Attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as primary contact.

    + Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets, resolving billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff.

    + Interact regularly with the principal investigator to ensure patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.

    + Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements.

    + Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

    + Experience with complex clinical trials, especially in Cardiology, CAR-T, and Transplant studies.

    + Experience with interventional sponsored studies.

    + Familiarity with oncology treatment trials.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Hands-on experience working directly with patients.

    + Experience with data management and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.

    Work Environment

    This role offers a hybrid work environment, requiring 4 days on-site with 1 potential flexible day. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the most renowned academic institutions in the US, alongside a hands-on principal investigator.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Nov 26, 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.