Coordinator - Clinical Trials Unit Administration

Overview Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Coordinator in Clinical Trials Unit Administration. The Administrative Coordinator provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), working closely with CTU leadership, medical staff, and research physicians to ensure efficient operations within a dynamic clinical research environment. This role is responsible for coordinating medical staff committee functions, managing the credentialing process, and serving as a system administrator for research-related databases and tools.

The coordinator also supports travel logistics, expense reporting, and scheduling, contributing to the overall success of clinical research activities and medical staff operations. Major Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to CTU leadership and research physicians, including calendar management, correspondence, and document preparation.
• Coordinate medical staff committee functions, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Manage the credentialing process for medical staff and research physicians, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as system administrator for relevant databases and tools, maintaining accurate records and supporting data entry and reporting.
• Oversee logistics such as travel coordination, expense reporting, and publication of the monthly physician on-call schedule.

• Bachelor s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare, academic, or clinical research environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with physicians, researchers, and leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with database systems and scheduling tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Experience supporting medical staff operations, including credentialing and committee coordination.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes and regulatory requirements.
• Prior use of research databases.
• Experience coordinating travel and managing expense reporting in a healthcare or academic setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital administrative procedures.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Background and employment terms apply as per LSU policies. Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm.

Posting Date:
February 4, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
February 18, 2026

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC. Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at  or hrm.