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Clinical Research Coordinators

SOC 11-9121.01Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers clinical research coordination practice in academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and industry-sponsored trial sites, spanning subject enrollment, protocol execution, regulatory compliance, and organizational research leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Subject scheduling and appointment coordination — execute under direct supervision using study protocol guidelines at a clinical research site.
  2. Protocol procedures such as vital sign measurement — perform with oversight from senior coordinators during initial subject visits in a supervised research environment.
  3. Eligibility screening interviews — conduct using structured scripts and pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria under investigator direction.
  4. Informed consent documentation — assist in obtaining and filing with attention to required signatures and timestamps under the guidance of an experienced coordinator.
  5. Protocol worksheets and procedural manuals — prepare draft versions using office suite and word-processing software under supervisory review.
  6. Medical records and subject histories — review for relevant eligibility data by following standardized checklists provided by the study team.
  7. Adverse event data — enter and track in database software under close supervision, flagging discrepancies for investigator review.
  8. Study compliance requirements — recognize and apply basic local and federal regulatory standards when assisting with routine monitoring tasks.
  9. Patient and caregiver communications — deliver scripted information about study procedures and expected outcomes under coordinator supervision at a clinical site.
  10. Electrocardiogram and other protocol-specified procedures — perform following step-by-step instructions after completion of required training at an accredited research facility.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Subject enrollment schedules — manage independently across multiple concurrent study visits by coordinating with clinical staff using project management and scheduling software.
  2. Protocol-specified clinical procedures including vital signs and ECGs — conduct routinely with minimal oversight, ensuring procedural accuracy and documentation integrity.
  3. Eligibility assessments — execute through combined screening interviews, medical record reviews, and physician consultations, applying protocol criteria with growing confidence.
  4. Adverse event and side effect reports — compile, document, and submit to oversight agencies in accordance with IRB and regulatory requirements under general investigator guidance.
  5. Institutional review board documents and progress reports — draft and finalize using standardized templates and office suite software within established submission timelines.
  6. Informed consent processes — oversee end-to-end for assigned protocols, verifying that consent is properly obtained, explained, and documented for each enrolled subject.
  7. Regulatory and institutional compliance — monitor day-to-day study activities against protocol requirements, identifying deviations and escalating issues to the principal investigator.
  8. Data integrity in clinical databases — maintain by performing routine data queries, reconciliation checks, and quality reviews using database and analytical software tools.
  9. Study team coordination — facilitate communication among investigators, nurses, and laboratory staff using electronic mail and video conferencing software in a multi-site research environment.
  10. Patient and caregiver education — deliver tailored explanations of study aspects and anticipated outcomes, applying active listening and social perceptiveness to address individual concerns.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Full-scope subject enrollment management — direct across complex, multi-phase clinical trials by applying independent judgment to evaluate eligibility and resolve protocol ambiguities.
  2. Non-routine protocol procedures and deviations — assess, document, and resolve autonomously by applying critical thinking and consulting regulatory guidance as appropriate.
  3. Comprehensive adverse event oversight — evaluate severity and causality, prepare detailed reports, and lead communications with regulatory and oversight agencies without direct supervision.
  4. Protocol compliance monitoring — conduct thorough audits of all study activities against local, federal, and state requirements, identifying systemic risks and implementing corrective actions.
  5. Complex IRB submissions and amendments — author independently, integrating clinical, administrative, and regulatory knowledge to meet submission standards at a research institution.
  6. Informed consent quality assurance — evaluate and refine consent processes across an entire study portfolio, ensuring ethical standards and regulatory compliance are consistently upheld.
  7. Cross-functional study team leadership — coordinate investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and external vendors across the full trial lifecycle in a large academic or industry research setting.
  8. Data analysis and study progress reporting — synthesize trial data using analytical and spreadsheet software to produce accurate status reports for sponsors, IRBs, and executive leadership.
  9. Protocol feasibility and risk assessment — evaluate new study proposals against site capabilities and regulatory constraints, providing evidence-based recommendations to investigators.
  10. Staff training and competency verification — design and deliver protocol-specific training using instructional strategies and learning frameworks tailored to diverse clinical research team members.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational research strategy — set priorities and resource allocation across a portfolio of clinical trials, aligning site capabilities with sponsor and regulatory expectations at an enterprise level.
  2. Regulatory and compliance infrastructure — establish site-wide standard operating procedures and quality management systems to ensure sustained adherence to FDA, ICH, and IRB standards.
  3. Principal investigator and sponsor relationships — cultivate and manage at a strategic level, representing the organization's clinical research capabilities in contract and protocol negotiations.
  4. Workforce development programs — design and implement competency-based career pathways and mentorship structures for clinical research coordinators and junior staff across the organization.
  5. Multi-site trial oversight — lead coordination across geographically distributed research sites by deploying project management software and governance frameworks to ensure protocol fidelity.
  6. Adverse event reporting and safety governance — chair or advise data safety monitoring boards and safety review committees, providing expert judgment on risk–benefit assessments at the study-portfolio level.
  7. Budget and resource management — direct financial planning for clinical research operations, overseeing accounting software-driven cost tracking, sponsor invoicing, and budget variance resolution.
  8. Institutional research policy development — author and champion policies governing human subjects protection, data integrity, and research ethics across the institution in collaboration with IRB and legal counsel.
  9. Knowledge translation and scientific dissemination — lead preparation of manuscripts, conference presentations, and regulatory submissions that communicate trial outcomes to scientific and policy audiences.
  10. Organizational learning and continuous improvement — model and institutionalize evidence-based best practices in research coordination by applying active learning principles and performance metrics to drive systemic quality improvement.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted document drafting — uses AI tools to generate first drafts of protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, and adverse event report templates, then reviews each output manually before submission Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Protocol scheduling support — delegates routine appointment scheduling queries to an AI assistant, cross-checking outputs against study protocol requirements to confirm accuracy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Eligibility screening augmentation — directs an AI tool to pre-screen medical record summaries against inclusion and exclusion criteria, then applies clinical judgment to confirm or override each recommendation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Regulatory document assembly — uses AI to compile and format IRB submission packages and progress reports from source data, personally verifying regulatory accuracy and completeness before filing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Adverse event narrative generation — hands off structured adverse event data to an AI assistant to produce initial narrative drafts, then edits outputs for medical accuracy and protocol alignment Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Protocol comprehension acceleration — leverages AI to parse and summarize complex multi-arm study protocols, retaining responsibility for interpreting procedural nuances and site-specific adaptations Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Informed consent communication prep — uses AI to draft plain-language explanations of study aspects and expected outcomes for patients and caregivers, then refines the content through active listening and subject feedback WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-study coordination intelligence — directs AI to identify scheduling conflicts and resource overlaps across concurrent trials, validating the proposed resolutions against coordinator knowledge of site constraints Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. End-to-end documentation workflow orchestration — designs AI-assisted pipelines that move data from source documents through adverse event reports, IRB updates, and progress reports with defined human review checkpoints at each stage, preserving coordinator accountability for regulatory submissions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI output quality governance — establishes site-level standards for evaluating AI-generated clinical research documents, training junior staff to detect hallucinations, protocol misinterpretations, and eligibility screening errors before they reach sponsors or regulators Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 98
Augment share: 9.8%
Time saved: 90.9%
AI autonomy: 3.21
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Reading Comprehension
Score: 45.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication16 statements
Emerging
  1. Protocol explanation — describes basic study procedures and participant expectations to prospective subjects using plain, non-technical language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adverse event documentation — records initial adverse event data in case report forms using standardized terminology under direct supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Informed consent communication — reads consent form sections aloud to participants and answers straightforward questions about study participation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Team communication — relays scheduling changes and protocol updates to study team members through email and verbal briefings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Subject interview — conducts structured eligibility screening interviews, eliciting complete symptom histories and medical backgrounds with active listening techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. IRB documentation — drafts institutional review board submissions, protocol amendments, and progress reports with increasing clarity and regulatory precision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Caregiver communication — explains study outcomes, visit schedules, and potential side effects to patients and caregivers in culturally sensitive and accessible terms O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Investigator conferencing — summarizes adverse event findings verbally and in writing to principal investigators, ensuring accurate transmission of safety-relevant details Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Protocol manual authorship — prepares comprehensive procedural manuals, protocol worksheets, and regulatory binders that meet sponsor and IRB standards without revision cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory reporting — composes adverse event reports and deviation narratives for oversight agencies, translating complex clinical data into clear, compliant written submissions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional briefing — presents study status, enrollment metrics, and compliance findings to multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and sponsors with precision and confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Participant retention communication — tailors ongoing participant communications to sustain engagement across lengthy trial periods, addressing concerns and reinforcing study rationale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Study communication framework — designs site-wide communication templates, consent scripts, and reporting workflows that standardize language across multiple concurrent protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory agency liaison — leads verbal and written communications with FDA, IRB, or sponsor monitors, resolving complex queries and negotiating protocol clarifications authoritatively O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Staff communication coaching — mentors junior coordinators on active listening techniques, medical terminology use, and documentation precision in high-stakes research contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Dissemination contribution — co-authors manuscript sections, abstracts, or regulatory dossiers that translate trial findings into scientifically rigorous and publicly accessible language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership16 statements
Emerging
  1. Enrollment support — assists senior coordinators in organizing subject schedules and tracking enrollment milestones under direct guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol stewardship — takes personal responsibility for completing assigned protocol procedures accurately and on time, demonstrating accountability to the study team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Volunteer initiative — identifies and flags scheduling conflicts or protocol deviations to supervisors before they escalate into compliance issues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Self-directed task ownership — manages own daily task list for assigned subjects without prompting, ensuring visit readiness and documentation completion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Enrollment coordination — coordinates subject scheduling across multiple visit windows, aligning availability of clinical staff, equipment, and participants to maintain protocol timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Junior staff orientation — guides new research assistants through study-specific procedures, consent processes, and documentation requirements during onboarding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Protocol deviation response — takes initiative to document and report protocol deviations, driving corrective action conversations with investigators and sponsors O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-site coordination — coordinates with partner sites to harmonize enrollment practices and data collection standards across a multi-site trial Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Study operations leadership — oversees day-to-day trial operations including staff assignments, participant flow, and regulatory submissions, ensuring protocol fidelity across all study phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Informed consent oversight — leads the informed consent process, ensuring all coordinators obtain and document consent correctly and that participant rights are consistently protected O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Investigator collaboration — partners with principal investigators to resolve eligibility ambiguities, safety signals, and protocol modifications, driving timely and compliant decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Audit readiness leadership — prepares study team for sponsor or regulatory audits by leading mock reviews, closing documentation gaps, and assigning remediation tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Multi-protocol site leadership — directs research operations across multiple simultaneous trials, allocating staff and resources strategically to meet competing sponsor and regulatory demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research team development — builds staff competency through individualized coaching, formal training programs, and structured feedback cycles aligned with GCP standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional research advocacy — represents the research site in sponsor steering committees, IRB meetings, and regulatory negotiations, shaping trial design and policy outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Succession planning — identifies high-potential coordinators and systematically develops their readiness for senior or supervisory roles within the research organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition16 statements
Emerging
  1. Protocol comprehension monitoring — identifies gaps in personal understanding of study procedures and seeks clarification from supervisors before performing tasks independently Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Error reflection — reviews own data entry and consent documentation after completion to identify and self-correct inaccuracies before submission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Learning strategy selection — chooses appropriate resources such as protocol manuals, GCP training modules, or mentor guidance based on the type of task challenge encountered Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Task awareness — recognizes when a regulatory or clinical task exceeds current competence and escalates appropriately rather than proceeding with uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Regulatory knowledge calibration — tracks evolving FDA and ICH guidelines and self-assesses gaps between current knowledge and updated requirements, initiating targeted learning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Visit preparation planning — systematically reviews protocol requirements and subject history before each clinical visit to anticipate procedural complexity and reduce execution errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Feedback integration — incorporates monitor or IRB feedback into revised documentation practices, reflecting explicitly on what changed and why Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Complexity recognition — distinguishes between eligibility decisions within personal scope and those requiring investigator input, adjusting decision-making approach accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Protocol mastery assessment — conducts periodic self-audits of protocol adherence, identifying systematic errors in data collection or consent processes before external review surfaces them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning transfer evaluation — assesses whether training received translates into improved trial execution and adjusts future learning priorities based on on-the-job performance data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cognitive load management — recognizes when managing multiple concurrent protocols creates error risk and proactively restructures workflows or seeks support to maintain quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Regulatory reasoning transparency — articulates the logic behind compliance decisions to investigators and sponsors, demonstrating awareness of the reasoning process underpinning regulatory judgments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional learning architecture — designs self-assessment tools and reflective practice routines for the research team that surface collective knowledge gaps and drive continuous improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentored metacognitive development — coaches junior coordinators to monitor their own understanding during consent and screening processes, building error-prevention habits at the individual level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-trial pattern recognition — synthesizes learning from across multiple completed trials to identify recurring judgment errors and updates site-level practices accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Strategic self-regulation — models deliberate management of attention and cognitive resources during high-volume enrollment periods, demonstrating adaptive strategy use under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking16 statements
Emerging
  1. Eligibility screening — applies written inclusion and exclusion criteria to evaluate subject records and flags ambiguous cases for investigator review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adverse event identification — distinguishes between expected side effects described in the protocol and unexpected adverse events requiring escalated reporting O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Protocol comparison — compares current subject data against protocol benchmarks to identify values or conditions that fall outside acceptable parameters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Source document review — examines medical records for data accuracy and consistency before transcribing information into case report forms O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Eligibility analysis — evaluates complex medical histories against multi-criterion eligibility requirements, weighing conflicting data points to reach a defensible screening decision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Deviation root cause analysis — investigates protocol deviations to determine whether they represent systemic process failures or isolated human errors, informing corrective action specificity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory assumption testing — questions whether existing site procedures align with current ICH-GCP amendments and identifies where assumptions about compliance may be outdated Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Safety signal evaluation — analyzes adverse event patterns across enrolled subjects to distinguish coincidental occurrences from potential drug-related safety signals requiring escalation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex eligibility adjudication — integrates laboratory values, medical imaging findings, and clinical history to assess eligibility for studies with layered, multi-system criteria, consulting investigators only on genuinely ambiguous cases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol risk assessment — evaluates proposed protocol amendments for downstream operational and compliance risks before implementation, presenting evidence-based concerns to the investigator Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Data integrity audit — applies systematic analytical frameworks to identify data transcription errors, missing time points, and implausible values across full trial datasets O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Regulatory gap analysis — critically examines site SOPs against current FDA guidance documents, identifying specific non-conformities and prioritizing remediation actions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Protocol feasibility critique — evaluates incoming sponsor protocols for scientific rigor, site-specific operational feasibility, and participant burden, providing structured critique that influences protocol design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety narrative synthesis — constructs comprehensive safety narratives for regulatory submissions by integrating adverse event data, concomitant medications, and subject timelines into a coherent analytical argument O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence-based process improvement — applies critical analysis of trial execution data to identify workflow inefficiencies, presenting evidence-grounded recommendations to site leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Systematic assumption challenge — leads team-level reviews that surface and test embedded assumptions in screening algorithms, consent processes, and data capture systems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration16 statements
Emerging
  1. Clinical team coordination — works with nurses and physicians to schedule protocol procedures including vital signs, ECGs, and specimen collection within required visit windows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sponsor communication participation — participates in sponsor initiation calls and monitoring visits, responding to queries within own scope and routing others to appropriate team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Shared documentation contribution — contributes assigned sections of regulatory binders and data management systems, maintaining format consistency with team standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Peer support — assists fellow coordinators with subject visit preparation during high-enrollment periods, sharing workload to maintain protocol timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multidisciplinary protocol execution — collaborates with pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and clinical staff to execute multi-step protocol visits that span multiple departments simultaneously Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. IRB collaborative submission — works jointly with investigators and administrative staff to prepare and submit IRB applications, integrating diverse professional inputs into a coherent package O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Monitor relationship management — engages constructively with sponsor monitors during site visits, facilitating record access, explaining procedures, and collaboratively resolving data queries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Conflict navigation — addresses disagreements about eligibility determinations or protocol interpretations with investigators through evidence-based discussion rather than deference or avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional trial management — coordinates seamlessly across research, clinical, pharmacy, and data management teams to maintain protocol compliance and enrollment momentum across full study duration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community partner collaboration — works with patient advocacy groups, referring physicians, and community clinics to build recruitment pipelines that meet enrollment targets equitably O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory team alignment — aligns site regulatory submissions with sponsor timelines and IRB review cycles by coordinating across internal stakeholders with competing priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Adverse event collaborative response — coordinates the multidisciplinary response to serious adverse events, ensuring investigator, sponsor, IRB, and pharmacy notifications occur within required timeframes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Multi-site collaboration architecture — establishes cross-site collaboration structures including shared SOPs, joint training sessions, and harmonized data practices for multi-center trials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sponsor partnership leadership — serves as the primary site contact for sponsor teams, building trust-based relationships that support protocol modifications, timeline flexibility, and data quality negotiations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interprofessional education collaboration — co-designs training exercises with nursing, pharmacy, and medical staff that build shared understanding of research ethics and protocol compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Community research coalition building — leads initiatives that bring together diverse institutional and community partners to expand enrollment access for underrepresented participant populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character16 statements
Emerging
  1. Informed consent integrity — follows the informed consent process as written, ensuring participants receive complete information and sign documentation before any study procedures begin Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality adherence — handles subject medical records, contact information, and study data in strict accordance with HIPAA and study-specific confidentiality agreements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Accurate reporting — documents adverse events and protocol procedures truthfully in case report forms, without omission or alteration of data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional reliability — meets assigned visit schedules, documentation deadlines, and team commitments consistently, communicating proactively when constraints arise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical boundary maintenance — declines to enroll subjects who do not meet eligibility criteria even under enrollment pressure from sponsors or investigators, upholding participant safety above study milestones Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict of interest transparency — discloses potential conflicts of interest in study activities to supervisors and IRBs in accordance with institutional and federal requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability for deviations — accepts responsibility for protocol deviations within own scope, documents them accurately, and participates constructively in corrective action planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Vulnerable population advocacy — applies heightened ethical scrutiny when enrolling cognitively impaired, pediatric, or economically disadvantaged participants, ensuring voluntariness is genuine O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. GCP standards embodiment — conducts all trial activities in full alignment with ICH-GCP principles, serving as a visible model of research integrity for the study team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Participant welfare prioritization — raises participant safety concerns to investigators and IRBs without hesitation, even when doing so risks trial disruption or sponsor dissatisfaction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Data falsification resistance — maintains data accuracy under audit pressure or enrollment shortfalls, refusing to alter, backdate, or selectively omit study records Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional accountability culture — addresses observed lapses in ethical conduct or data integrity by team members through appropriate institutional channels rather than silence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research ethics leadership — shapes site-level culture around research integrity by modeling ethical decision-making, facilitating ethics discussions, and establishing clear expectations for the team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory whistleblowing courage — formally reports serious research misconduct or participant safety violations to oversight authorities when internal resolution fails, accepting associated professional risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Ethics framework contribution — contributes to the development or revision of site SOPs and consent templates that embed ethical safeguards into standard operational practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Trust-building stewardship — cultivates long-term participant and community trust in the research site through consistent transparency, respect, and follow-through over extended trial durations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity16 statements
Emerging
  1. Recruitment problem-solving — proposes alternative outreach channels for participant recruitment when standard referral pipelines underperform, drawing on knowledge of the local patient community Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Documentation formatting innovation — adapts existing regulatory templates to improve clarity and reduce coordinator error during data entry for a specific protocol's unusual requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Scheduling ingenuity — devises creative scheduling solutions to accommodate participants with transportation or work constraints while maintaining protocol visit window compliance O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Communication adaptation — modifies standard consent language approach for participants with low health literacy, generating illustrative analogies that preserve scientific accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Retention strategy design — develops novel participant engagement strategies such as personalized reminders, milestone acknowledgments, and flexible visit formats to reduce dropout in long-duration trials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Workflow redesign — identifies bottlenecks in the subject visit process and redesigns the sequence of procedures to reduce participant burden and staff overtime without compromising data integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Eligibility tool creation — builds site-specific prescreening tools or eligibility decision trees that streamline screening workflows for complex multi-criterion protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Problem framing reapplication — reframes a recurring adverse event reporting bottleneck as a communication workflow problem rather than a staffing problem, generating a structural rather than additive solution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Protocol optimization proposal — generates operationally creative amendments to sponsor protocols that reduce participant burden or improve data quality without compromising scientific validity, presenting proposals through formal channels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Enrollment campaign design — creates targeted, IRB-approved recruitment campaigns that combine digital, clinical, and community touchpoints to reach underrepresented trial populations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Training innovation — designs simulation-based or scenario-driven training exercises that improve coordinator proficiency in complex procedures such as emergency unblinding or serious adverse event reporting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Regulatory navigation creativity — identifies non-obvious compliance pathways when novel trial designs challenge existing IRB or FDA submission templates, working creatively within regulatory boundaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Site innovation leadership — spearheads implementation of emerging technologies such as electronic consent platforms, remote monitoring tools, or decentralized trial elements that modernize site operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary ideation — convenes research, clinical, and patient representative perspectives to co-design participant-centered protocol modifications that improve both scientific and human outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Methodology contribution — contributes creative methodological ideas during protocol development or amendment discussions with sponsors that are adopted into the final study design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Knowledge translation innovation — develops novel formats for communicating trial results to participant communities, including accessible summaries, visual infographics, or community presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset16 statements
Emerging
  1. GCP training engagement — completes required Good Clinical Practice training with genuine attention to content application, not merely certification compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — receives corrective feedback from monitors, investigators, or auditors on documentation errors without defensiveness and applies changes immediately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Complexity embrace — approaches a first complex eligibility case as a learning opportunity, reviewing protocol language carefully rather than defaulting to exclusion without inquiry Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Error reframing — treats data entry corrections identified during monitoring visits as information about procedural gaps rather than personal failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Regulatory knowledge pursuit — proactively seeks updated FDA guidance documents, ICH amendments, and sponsor training materials beyond the minimum required to remain current with evolving standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol stretch acceptance — accepts assignment to a therapeutically unfamiliar protocol, investing in self-directed study of the disease area and treatment mechanism to build competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Audit learning extraction — analyzes sponsor or regulatory audit findings to identify what they reveal about systemic learning needs rather than treating them as isolated correction events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Mentorship openness — actively seeks mentorship from senior coordinators or investigators in areas of identified weakness such as ECG interpretation or regulatory writing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous improvement orientation — establishes personal benchmarks for consent completion rates, screening accuracy, and data query resolution times and tracks progress toward higher performance standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-therapeutic learning — builds competency across multiple therapeutic areas by actively seeking assignments in oncology, cardiology, neurology, or other domains beyond initial training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Setback recovery modeling — responds to trial suspension or sponsor termination by conducting a reflective after-action review, extracting transferable lessons for future study management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional development investment — pursues ACRP or SOCRA certification, conference participation, and peer network engagement as deliberate strategies for sustained professional growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture creation — builds a team environment where protocol deviations, near-misses, and audit findings are treated as shared learning inputs, not performance failures to minimize Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emerging methodology adoption — leads site-level adoption of novel trial designs such as adaptive trials or pragmatic studies, investing in the learning required to implement unfamiliar regulatory and operational frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Failure-to-success narrative sharing — shares personal stories of trial challenges, regulatory setbacks, and enrollment failures with junior coordinators to normalize productive struggle in research careers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Field contribution through growth — contributes presentations or publications to the clinical research community that reflect lessons learned from difficult studies, advancing collective professional knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness16 statements
Emerging
  1. Consent process presence — gives undivided attention during informed consent discussions, resisting distraction to detect participant confusion, hesitation, or implicit withdrawal of willingness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Procedural focus — maintains concentrated attention during protocol procedures such as vital sign measurement and ECG administration, preventing technique errors caused by multitasking Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Emotional tone awareness — notices shifts in participant emotional state during screening interviews and adjusts pace, tone, and language responsively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Documentation intentionality — approaches data entry as a deliberate, attentive act rather than a rote task, reducing transcription errors through sustained focus Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Participant distress recognition — detects early signs of participant anxiety, cognitive fatigue, or withdrawal of assent during study visits and pauses procedures to address concerns before continuing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Competing priority regulation — manages attention across simultaneous protocol demands such as an enrollment visit, an incoming adverse event report, and a monitor query by consciously prioritizing without losing situational awareness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Stress response awareness — recognizes personal stress responses during high-enrollment periods or audit preparation and applies deliberate regulation strategies to maintain decision-making quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Investigator interaction attunement — reads investigator communication style and emotional context during safety discussions, calibrating delivery of difficult compliance information accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-stakes procedure mindfulness — enters each complex protocol procedure with a deliberate preparatory review of steps and potential contingencies, reducing improvisation under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained compassionate presence — maintains empathetic, non-rushed engagement with seriously ill trial participants across repeated study visits spanning months or years Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Team emotional climate monitoring — reads team stress indicators during peak trial periods and initiates support conversations or workload redistribution before performance deteriorates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Intentional communication pacing — deliberately slows consent and adverse event conversations with distressed participants, resisting institutional efficiency pressure to rush disclosures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful site culture modeling — demonstrates and articulates intentional, present-moment engagement as a professional standard in research coordination, influencing team norms through visible practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Burnout prevention architecture — designs workload structures, debrief routines, and peer support mechanisms for the research team that sustain attention quality and emotional regulation across long trial durations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Ethical attunement leadership — leads team reflection sessions after challenging participant interactions or adverse events to process emotional impact and restore collective readiness for compassionate practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Regulatory mindfulness integration — applies deliberate, non-reactive attention during complex audit interactions, maintaining composure and precision under examiner scrutiny to produce accurate real-time responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude16 statements
Emerging
  1. Enrollment setback persistence — continues systematic screening efforts after multiple consecutive screen failures rather than reducing effort or lowering eligibility standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Audit anxiety management — participates in sponsor monitoring visits or regulatory audits without avoidance behavior, presenting documentation accurately despite performance pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Protocol complexity tolerance — engages with therapeutically unfamiliar or procedurally demanding protocols without requesting reassignment, investing in the learning required to execute them competently Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Participant difficulty endurance — maintains professional composure and procedural accuracy when participants are emotionally distressed, combative, or non-compliant during study visits O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Trial adversity navigation — sustains operational quality during disruptive events such as protocol holds, site audits with findings, or sponsor termination decisions without allowing setbacks to impair current study performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical confrontation courage — raises concerns about investigator pressure to enroll borderline participants directly with the investigator and, if unresolved, with the IRB, accepting potential relational tension as a necessary consequence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustained enrollment effort — maintains active recruitment strategies over months of below-target enrollment, iterating approaches rather than accepting shortfall as inevitable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Ambiguity tolerance — makes defensible eligibility and reporting decisions in the absence of explicit protocol guidance, proceeding with reasoned judgment rather than paralysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Prolonged trial stewardship — sustains motivation, precision, and participant relationship quality across multi-year trials with repetitive procedural demands and slow scientific feedback cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory adversity response — leads site recovery after a formal regulatory warning or serious compliance finding, maintaining team morale and operational continuity while executing corrective action plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Serious adverse event response — leads the coordinated response to a participant serious adverse event with calm, systematic action during a time-pressured and emotionally intense situation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Sponsor conflict endurance — maintains protocol integrity and participant welfare standards in sustained disagreement with sponsor representatives over enrollment practices or data interpretation, without capitulating to institutional pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crisis leadership under uncertainty — guides the study team through a trial suspension, participant death, or regulatory investigation, providing direction and stability when outcome certainty is absent Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research resilience culture building — shares accounts of professional adversity and recovery with the team, normalizing perseverance and establishing resilience as a site-level professional value Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-term mission sustenance — maintains personal and team commitment to the scientific and humanitarian purpose of clinical research through regulatory setbacks, enrollment failures, and sponsor disputes spanning multi-year careers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Courageous regulatory advocacy — formally challenges inappropriate sponsor or regulatory demands through established escalation mechanisms, accepting professional risk in defense of participant safety and data integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Clinical Coordinator · Clinical Data Coordinator · Clinical Manager · Clinical Program Coordinator · Clinical Program Manager · Clinical Project Manager · Clinical Research Administrator · Clinical Research Coordinator · Clinical Research Director · Clinical Research Manager · Clinical Research Monitor · Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCoordinationSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesActive LearningInstructingLearning StrategiesSciencePersuasionService Orientation
Knowledge domains
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeMedicine and Dentistry
Abilities
Deductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityCautiousnessCooperationIntellectual Curiosity
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareVideo conferencing softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareProject management software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
  2. Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
  3. Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
  4. Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
  5. Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.
  6. Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.
  7. Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.
  8. Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
CIP education codes
14.120114.370126.010126.020226.020326.020426.020526.020626.020726.020826.020926.021026.029926.030126.030526.030726.039926.040126.040326.040626.049926.050226.050326.050426.050526.050726.050826.059926.070126.070226.070726.079926.080226.080426.080526.080726.089926.091026.091226.100126.100426.110126.110226.110426.119926.120126.130126.130226.130326.131026.131126.139926.140126.150126.150226.150326.150426.159926.999927.010127.010227.010327.010427.010527.019927.030127.030327.030427.030527.030627.039927.050127.050327.059927.060127.999930.010130.080130.100130.150130.180130.190130.250130.259930.270130.300130.320130.330130.340130.350130.380130.410130.430130.440130.490130.500130.700130.709938.010240.010140.020140.020240.020340.029940.040140.040240.040340.040440.049940.050140.050240.050340.050440.050640.050740.050840.050940.051040.051140.051240.059940.060140.060240.060340.060440.060540.060640.060740.069940.080140.080240.080440.080540.080640.080740.080840.080940.081040.089940.100240.109940.110140.999951.140151.200652.021052.021452.021654.0104

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