Research Nurse

About the role

The Clinical Research Nurse supports complex investigational studies by ensuring protocol compliance, participant safety, and high‑quality data collection. Acting as a liaison among the School of Medicine, clinical partners, investigators, IRB, and sponsors, the nurse upholds Good Clinical Practice throughout each study lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing funding proposals, research protocols, and scientific publications.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and share documentation with principal investigators and department leadership.
• Coordinate site visits, manage study supplies and equipment, and forecast staffing needs.
• Utilize the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) to track participant activities, charge routing, and generate reports.
• Recruit, screen, enroll, monitor, and terminate study subjects according to protocol.
• Communicate with sponsors, CROs, and external vendors to meet study requirements.
• Schedule, perform, and supervise required study tests and procedures.
• Oversee junior staff, provide training, and mentor team members in clinical research tasks.

Required profile

• Experience conducting clinical research studies and managing investigational protocols.
• Ability to serve as a primary point of contact between investigators, IRB, sponsors, and clinical partners.
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating supplies, equipment, and study documentation.
• Capability to train and mentor junior research staff.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice standards.

Required skills

• Proficiency with a Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS).
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance.
• Experience navigating Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.
• Ability to conduct literature searches and review scientific publications.