Clinical Study Coordinator, Lead

Requisition Details GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION EEO Statement: UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: Staff_14449 Department CHRI Administration 50010500 Business Unit Child Health Research Institute Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site) Position Summary This position is serving in a leadership role within the Pediatric Research Office at the CHRI. In addition to serving as lead study coordinator on more advanced and complex clinical trials, they will also be responsible for daily oversight on the operations and staff of the Pediatric Research Office. As a coordinator, this role has extensive prior experience in the conduct and management of clinical research studies. The coordinator assumes responsibility for critical coordination and management of the complex decisions and regulatory requirements of each research protocol and facilitates the research mission of UNMC and the CHRI. This role will also assist the CHRI Senior Research Manager by providing daily oversight on the operations and staff of the Pediatric Research Office. Position DetailsAdditional Information Posting Category Operations Working Title Clinical Study Coordinator, Lead Job Title Health Care Specialist Salary Grade HC23S Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY Salary Range $53,800 - $80,700/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 02/09/2026 Application Review Date 02/23/2026 Review Date Information: Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major) (Will consider six years education and/or related experience combined of which two years must include post high school education) Required Experience 2 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience: Clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting. (Will consider six years education and/or related experience combined of which two years must include post high school education) Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Required Other Computer Applications: EPIC Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform physical assessments and patient teaching as appropriate to research protocol Advanced knowledge of clinical trials and chart review Flexibility in work hours to manage the patient and study protocol workload Reliable and effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to lead, train, evaluate, and monitor other clinical research staff within the Pediatric Research Office. Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments Possess skills of good organization, flexibility, accountability, being a team player, and self-initiative Computer literacy desirable. Must be willing to learn word processing, database and statistical software programs Ability to work effectively and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age specific needs of patients served, (all age groups-birth and above) Assure performance of behaviors that meet the requirements of the UNMC culture including: demonstrates behavior that fosters a positive team environment, demonstrates behaviors that promote diversity, applies continuous quality improvement principles, seeks the customers requirements and strives to meet them, and designs personal action plan for personal and professional development. Flexibility to assume new duties as the Lead Clinical Research Coordinator position within the Pediatric Research Office evolves. Maintains accountability for own actions in completing assigned tasks. Preferred Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type: Specialized training in management, leadership, and team science preferred. Preferred Experience: Pediatric background and experience related to clinical trials coordination. Strong background in leading Phase 2/Phase 3 clinical trials or similar. History of increasing leadership roles, as well as relevant project management, team leadership, and managerial experience a plus. Experience with both federal grants and industry-sponsored trials is a plus. Preferred License: Yes If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?: Clinical research certification within 1 year of starting the position required (ACRP, SOCRA, or similar). BLS/PALS certification Preferred Computer Applications:Preferred Other Computer Applications: RedCap, Clinical Trial Management System, Research EDC Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of healthcare financial environment and reimbursement systems. The coordinator is directly responsible to the physician as a physician extender from initial patient contact through follow-up care. The coordinator assumes responsibility for complex decisions that impact the patient care, management, and implementation of specific actions related to clinical research trials. This position is key to the successful supervision of clinical research trials through monitoring patient care and treatment, protocol regulations, and providing education for patient, family and health care team. Clinical research is based on the collection of information, requiring expert interpretation. Information must be accurately interpreted and recorded to ensure that research results are free of errors. Errors in the interpretation and recording of data may significantly alter research results. Therefore, data entry must be accurate and precise to positively impact patient care and research conclusions. Clinical research is based on the collection of information, requiring expert interpretation. Information must be accurately interpreted and recorded to ensure that research results are free of errors. Errors in the interpretation and recording of data may significantly alter research results. Therefore, data entry must be accurate and precise to positively impact patient care and research conclusions. Email to a Friend

Created: 2026-03-04