Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Clinical Research team in the role of Clinical Research Coordinator.

We are seeking a clinically grounded, self-driven, and patient-centered research professional to join a small, highly experienced Clinical Research team based in Bloomington. The Clinical Research Coordinator works directly alongside physicians and patients, supporting the coordination and management of clinical research studies with a high degree of autonomy. 

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director – Clinical Research  

Direct reports: None

Shift: Full time, Monday – Friday, onsite  

Location: Bloomington, IN

The Scope: 

This role coordinates clinical research operations in Bloomington, including:

• Supporting the full lifecycle of clinical research studies - from planning and initiation through monitoring, reporting, and completion
• Serving as a patient advocate throughout the research process, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and informed participation
• Supporting and working alongside physicians in a professional, confident, and proactive manner
• Managing study medication processes in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements
• Assisting with data management for clinical research programs and projects
• Ensuring compliance with research protocols and applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintaining industry quality standards and promoting continuous quality improvement
• Operating with significant autonomy while maintaining accountability through regular reporting

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field required or equivalent experience.

• Requires ability to obtain and apply knowledge of research operations.

• Requires ability to obtain and apply knowledge of the organization policies and procedures.

• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications.

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant research data management experience. 3-5 years preferred.

• May require relevant certification specified by department leadership within 2 years of hire date.

The “DNA” for Success 

Patient Advocate: You center every decision around the patient - their safety, their experience, and their wellbeing throughout the research process.

Self-Starter: You don't wait to be told what to do next. You see what needs to happen and you make it happen.

Clinically Grounded: You bring hands-on clinical experience (MA or similar) and speak the language of medicine - terminology, workflows, and physician dynamics don't intimidate you.

Confident Communicator: You engage physicians, patients, and leadership with equal professionalism and aren't afraid to ask a hard question or raise a concern.

Detail-Oriented: Research requires precision - you catch the things others miss and take compliance seriously.

Hard Worker: You bring energy and work ethic to everything you do. The team notices, and so do the physicians and patients you serve.

Curious & Coachable: You ask questions to understand, not just to check a box and you have the capacity and willingness to learn and be trained.

No-Shortcuts Mentality: You do things right the first time, every time. Cutting corners isn't in your vocabulary

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.