Clinical Research Coordinator , General Surgery; Hybrid

Overview

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States. Research position posted January 23, 2026. Requisition #108074. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and is hybrid (on-site and from home) subject to operational need.

The Division of General Surgery in the Department of Surgery is a high-performing team of faculty and staff, committed to providing outstanding clinical care, conducting research that impacts patient outcomes, and medical education that cultivates future leaders. We are one of the largest and most complex divisions in the School of Medicine consisting of five sub-sections:
Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery, and Trauma & Acute Care Surgery.

We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Clinical Research Coordinator
2) to work independently on clinical trials. Reporting to the Clinical Research Manager, this position will lead several ongoing trials and supervise junior clinical research coordinators.

• Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Extract, analyze, and interpret data.
• Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities. Lead team meetings and prepare/approve minutes.
• Formally supervise, train, and/or mentor new staff or students, as assigned, potentially including hiring, preparing or assisting with the preparation of performance evaluations, and performing related duties, in addition to instruction on project work.
• Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions, and respond to requests and questions.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and study sponsors, monitor and report serious adverse events, and resolve study queries.
• Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes; define best practices.
• Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator, identifying standard of care versus study procedures. Track patient and study specific milestones, and invoice sponsors according to study contract.
• Ensure regulatory compliance. Regularly inspect study documents to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Work with principal investigator to ensure Investigational New Drug applications are submitted to the FDA when applicable. Ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• Master’s degree
• At least three years of clinical research experience in progressive roles preferred.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, including HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred. May require a valid California Driver’s License.

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
• Reasonable accommodation as required by law to perform essential functions.