Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department |
Neurology-411801 |
| Career Area |
Research Professionals |
| Posting Open Date |
05/14/2026 |
| Application Deadline |
05/28/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Position Type |
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) |
| Working Title |
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator |
| Appointment Type |
EHRA Non-Faculty Research |
| Position Number |
20076187 |
| Vacancy ID |
NF0009761 |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Full-Time Permanent |
| FTE |
1 |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range |
$65,000 - $75,000 |
| Proposed Start Date |
06/22/2026 |
Position Information
| Be a Tar Heel! |
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. |
| Position Summary |
This position will serve as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator within the Department of Neurology, Neurosciences Clinical Trials Unit (
NCTU). The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, conduct, and evaluation of multi-faceted clinical research protocols, including study execution, developing strategies and solutions to improve study processes and execution, providing reviews of other team members' work product, and serving as mentor and subject matter expert. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally.
- Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical or social/clinical research coordination experience, independently managing multiple studies across the full study lifecycle.
- Advanced working knowledge of clinical research regulations and compliance (FDA, ICH, GCP), including independent preparation and oversight of IRB submissions and regulatory documentation.
- Demonstrated experience leading, training, and mentoring research staff, while serving as the primary operational resource.
- Proven ability to develop, standardize, and implement workflows, tools, and standard operating procedures across studies or programs to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Strong project management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently manage complex studies and guide staff in a fast paced research environment.
|
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
- 5+ years of interventional clinical research coordination experience, preferably in an academic medical center or multi program research unit.
- Prior experience functioning in a senior, lead, or subject matter expert role, including onboarding and training junior staff.
- Experience supporting program growth, new study launches, or process improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with UNC Health / University research infrastructure, including IRB processes, Epic, and OnCore.
|
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
|
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions |
|
| Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/318380 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title |
Le'Quisha Person, HR Consultant |
| Department Contact Telephone or Email |
lequisha_person@med.unc.edu |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
|
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$65,000 - $75,000
May 14, 2026