Clinical Trial Coordinator – US

Job Title: Freelance Project Coordinator

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract-based

Location: Remote

Industry: Clinical Research / Life Sciences / Contract Research Organization (CRO)

Reports to: Project Manager / Clinical Operations Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Freelance Project Coordinator/ Clinical Trial Coordinators to support clinical research and operational teams. In this role, you will play a key part in the planning, execution, and coordination of clinical trials and research projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and compliance standards are met. This is a flexible freelance opportunity ideal for a professional with experience in CRO environments or clinical research settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day aspects of clinical trial execution, under the direction of the Project Manager
• Help ensure smooth data collection and oversight of trial processes, including participant scheduling and site logistics
• Serve as a key contact point for internal teams, trial participants, vendors, and sponsors
• Maintain accurate and organized trial documentation and trackers
• Assist in preparing regulatory submissions, ethics documentation, and protocol amendments
• Support ongoing communication with sponsor teams and help draft updates or responses to queries
• Collaborate with our product and tech teams to test and improve internal tools and participant-facing tech
• Contribute ideas for process improvement and help build a better way to run trials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Project Management, or a related field
• 2+ years experience in project coordination within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or clinical research environment
• Strong understanding of clinical trial lifecycle, ICH-GCP guidelines, and regulatory processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana), and document management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote/flexible work setting

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification
• Experience with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems
• Familiarity with international regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA)

Contract Details

• Freelance / Hourly or Project-based rate (commensurate with experience)
• Estimated workload: Variable (10–30 hours per week, depending on project needs)