Orthopaedics - Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator II

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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Orthopaedic Surgery Job Summary: The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), led by Principal Investigator Kristin Archer, PhD, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team. This full-time position supports multi-center, Department of Defense (DoD)-funded randomized clinical trials focused on advancing spine surgery outcomes. In this critical role, you will be responsible for enrolling and monitoring study participants undergoing spine surgery at VUMC, ensuring strict adherence to study protocols. Key responsibilities include: Managing and updating study protocols to maintain compliance. Leading Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, including initial submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews. Overseeing patient recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up. Facilitating ongoing collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI), spine surgeons, and rehabilitation providers to uphold protocol integrity. Organizing and leading weekly meetings with the PI, co-investigators, and study staff to review and report on study progress. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of clinical research experience and a strong commitment to advancing innovative healthcare solutions. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of impactful research while working alongside a dynamic, interdisciplinary team. REQUIRED: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience You will work Monday-Friday traditional daytime business hours, with primary work locations being at Vanderbilt Medical Center East, South Tower and 2525 West End Ave in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : In the VUMC Department of Orthopaedic surgery, each year we provide 110,000 outpatient visits and manage 11,500 surgical cases - all with a passion for equipping the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons and for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. By implementing new technologies, processes and ideas - and by adding clinicians and scientists who further our pursuit of basic, translational and clinical research - we work to advance our field of medicine, improve our surgical training and deliver the highest level of patient care. With a team of 46 full-time attending faculty members, 26 residents, 8 fellows, 10 clinical faculty surgeons and 45 therapists, we'll forge ahead into the future of orthopaedic medicine. We're proud to be part of the Vanderbilt community, proud of our accomplishments and proud of plans for the future. For additional information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/ortho/welcome . Key Functions and Expected Performances: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of study procedures and communication with investigators and federal sponsor Maintain IRB documentation and ensure research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and sponsor guidelines Recruit appropriate individuals for study participation according to study protocol which involves medical chart review and patient screening or interviewing Enroll eligible study participants Complete assessment procedures with study participants in clinic or remotely Schedule participants for initial and/or follow-up appointments Conduct follow-up calls, emails, or mailings related to study activities Communicate regularly and effectively with investigators and other members of the research team on an ongoing basis related to study protocol. Maintain study database Prepare data reports Attend weekly research team meetings Contribute to a positive work environment Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence purs

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