Clinical Research Coordinator – Cardiovascular

• Impactful Work: Contribute to scientific advancements that directly improve patient lives in the field of cardiovascular medicine.
• People-First Culture: Thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 20 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, and robust healthcare options.
• Work Location: On-site (normal business hours Monday through Friday) in Rahway, NJ.
• Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 (depending on experience level).

• Coordinate and execute day-to-day clinical trial activities across sites in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) to support study oversight, patient eligibility review, safety reporting, and protocol adherence for cardiovascular trials.
• Identify, screen, and consent eligible patients for participation in cardiovascular studies, including those involving acute cardiac events or chronic heart conditions.
• Schedule and manage patient visits, ensuring protocol compliance and timely completion of study procedures such as ECGs, vital signs monitoring, and blood draws.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study participants, including meeting patients during visits and conducting follow-up communications.
• Accurately collect, document, and maintain study data in source documents and electronic systems (e.g., EDC, CTMS).
• Extract relevant clinical data from Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specifically focusing on cardiology reports, cardiac catheterization results, and echocardiogram findings.
• Ensure proper specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipment in compliance with protocol and laboratory requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators, site staff, cardiac cath lab personnel, and sponsor representatives to ensure smooth study conduct.
• Monitor patient safety and report adverse events per protocol and regulatory guidelines, with a strong understanding of cardiovascular-specific safety reporting.
• Maintain regulatory binders and ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Support monitoring visits, audits, and inspections as needed.
• Manage device accountability for trials involving implantable cardiovascular devices or wearables (e.g., Holter monitors).

• Bachelor’s degree required (healthcare, life sciences, or related field preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Prior experience working as a CRC in an Academic Medical Center (AMC) or community hospital setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience in cardiovascular, cardiology, or vascular research studies is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with cardiovascular medical terminology and procedures (e.g., ECGs, echocardiograms, Holter monitors, cardiac catheterization).
• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Enthusiastic and motivated team player; Self-starter with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Proficiency with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to other hospital locations local to Rahway, NJ.

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