Orthopaedics - clinical/translational research coordinator ii

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leading academic medical center located in Nashville, Tennessee. It supports teaching, discovery, and patient care through cutting‑edge research and clinical practice.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to support multi‑center, Defense‑funded randomized clinical trials focused on spine surgery outcomes. The Coordinator will enroll and monitor study participants, manage protocol compliance, and collaborate closely with investigators, surgeons, and rehabilitation staff.

Responsibilities Manage and update study protocols to maintain compliance. Lead Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, including initial submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews. Oversee patient recruitment, enrollment and follow‑up. Facilitate ongoing collaboration with Principal Investigator (PI), spine surgeons, and rehabilitation providers to uphold protocol integrity. Organize and lead weekly meetings with...