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Clinical research coordinator resume example

A clinical research coordinator’s resume with five years in oncology trials. Research managers and principal investigators hire CRCs for enrollment, protocol compliance and clean data, so the bullets count patients, studies, deviations, queries and audit results.

Clinical research coordinator resume example, page 1 of 2Patrick MulcahyClinical Research Coordinator IIpatrick.mulcahy@example.com · (410) 555-0143 · Baltimore, MD · linkedin.com/in/patrickmulcahy-crcSummaryClinical research coordinator with five years running phase I to III oncology trials at a cancer center. Iscreen and consent patients with care, keep source documents and EDC clean enough for any monitor, andhave coordinated studies through 3 sponsor audits and an FDA inspection without major findings.ExperienceClinical Research Coordinator IIAug 2023 – PresentChesapeake Cancer Institute · Baltimore, MD•Coordinate 9 industry and cooperative group oncology trials (phase I to III); enrolled 64 patients in 2025,120% of the site target.•Lead informed consent discussions, screening and eligibility review, with zero eligibility deviations in 2years.•Enter and reconcile data in Medidata Rave and OnCore, resolving 95% of monitor queries within 5business days.•Prepared the site for an FDA bioresearch monitoring inspection of a phase III trial; closed with no Form483 observations.•Train and mentor 3 new coordinators on GCP, the consent process and source documentation.Clinical Research Coordinator IJul 2021 – Jul 2023Chesapeake Cancer Institute · Baltimore, MD•Managed regulatory binders and IRB submissions (initial, continuing review, amendments) for 12 studies.•Processed and shipped research blood and tissue samples under IATA rules for 5 central labs.•Built a visit-window tracker that cut missed protocol visits from 7% to under 2%.Research AssistantJun 2020 – Jun 2021Harbor East Medical Center · Baltimore, MD•Recruited and surveyed 400 participants for an observational cardiology study.EducationB.S. in Health Administration and Policy2016 – 2020University of Maryland, Baltimore County · Baltimore, MDCertificationsCertified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)2024SOCRAGood Clinical Practice (ICH E6)2025CITI ProgramBasic Life Support (BLS)2025American Heart AssociationPatrick Mulcahy · 1 / 2
Clinical research coordinator resume example, page 2 of 2SkillsICH GCP · Informed consent · IRB submissions · Medidata Rave · OnCore CTMS · Epic ·Source documentation · Adverse event reporting · Specimen processing and IATA shipping · RECIST basics ·Monitoring visits · Patient communicationPatrick Mulcahy · 2 / 2
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What recruiters look for

  • Trial portfolio: number of studies, phases, therapeutic area, sponsor types (industry, cooperative group, investigator-initiated).
  • Enrollment: patients screened and enrolled against target. It is how sites are judged by sponsors.
  • Compliance and data quality: deviations, query turnaround, audit and inspection results.
  • Regulatory work: IRB submissions, regulatory binders, amendments, safety reporting.
  • Patient care: consent conversations and retention, done with empathy.

Writing the summary

Years as a coordinator, therapeutic area, trial phases and one strong result (enrollment, audit, data quality). Certification at the end of the summary helps with recruiters who screen for it.

The summary in this example

Clinical research coordinator with five years running phase I to III oncology trials at a cancer center. I screen and consent patients with care, keep source documents and EDC clean enough for any monitor, and have coordinated studies through 3 sponsor audits and an FDA inspection without major findings.

Moving from nursing or allied health into research

Registered nurse with six years in oncology infusion moving into clinical research. I have administered investigational drugs on 10 trials, documented adverse events to protocol and supported consent visits. Completed GCP training and looking for a research nurse or coordinator role.

Clinical research associate (CRA) role

Clinical research professional with six years as a site coordinator on oncology and cardiology trials, now moving into monitoring. I know what a clean site looks like from the inside, have hosted 60 monitoring visits and want to bring that to a CRA role with a CRO.

Bullet points that work

Strong lines for this role, beyond the ones in the example. Borrow the shape and put in your own numbers.

  • Screened 300 patients a year from clinic schedules and enrolled 45, the highest of 6 coordinators.
  • Kept retention at 92% on a 3-year follow-up study through reminder calls and flexible visit scheduling.
  • Submitted 40 IRB amendments and continuing reviews with no returns for missing documents.
  • Reported 25 serious adverse events to sponsors within 24 hours as required by protocol.
  • Cut the average time from site activation to first patient enrolled from 90 to 45 days with a startup checklist.
  • Hosted 50 monitoring visits a year and closed findings before the next visit.
  • Coordinated drug accountability with the investigational pharmacy for 7 studies with no discrepancies at close-out.
  • Wrote a consent process guide in plain language, adopted across 4 research teams.
  • Managed a $350,000 study budget, invoicing sponsors on time for 98% of billable events.

Skills to list

Hard skills

  • ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice and FDA 21 CFR Parts 50, 56 and 312
  • Informed consent process
  • IRB and regulatory submissions
  • EDC systems (Medidata Rave, Oracle, REDCap)
  • CTMS (OnCore, Clinical Conductor)
  • Adverse event and safety reporting
  • Specimen processing and IATA shipping
  • Study budgets and sponsor invoicing

Soft skills

  • Explaining a study to a frightened patient
  • Organization across many protocols
  • Calm attention to detail
  • Working with physicians and sponsors

Certifications and licenses worth listing

  • Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) from SOCRA: widely recognized; requires about two years of experience.
  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) from ACRP: the other major credential; requires documented hours performing coordinator duties.
  • GCP training (CITI Program or NIDA): required by most sites and sponsors; keep it current.
  • IATA dangerous goods shipping and BLS: often required for sites that ship specimens or see patients.

Length and format

One page up to about six years; two pages if you have managed a large portfolio or moved into a lead coordinator role. Put certifications where they are easy to find: many postings require one.

Common mistakes

  • Listing duties from the job description (“responsible for consent”) with no numbers or outcomes.
  • Leaving out the therapeutic area and phases, which recruiters and CROs search for.
  • Ignoring audit and inspection results, the clearest proof of quality.
  • Sharing patient details or study identifiers that could identify participants. Keep it general.
  • An out-of-date GCP certificate. Many employers ask for training within the last three years.

Questions and answers

How do I become a clinical research coordinator without experience?

Start as a research assistant, data coordinator or regulatory assistant at an academic medical center, complete GCP training, and show any patient-facing or data work from other jobs. Health science degrees and nursing backgrounds are common routes.

CCRP or CCRC: which certification is better?

Both are respected. Choose by what employers in your area ask for and which eligibility rules you meet. Either one on your resume clears most screening.

Should I list every trial I have worked on?

No. Give the count, phases and therapeutic areas, then highlight two or three notable studies by type rather than by protocol number.

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