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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical research practitioner in the United States is $72.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.13 and $74.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Research Practitioner is a professional who supports the delivery and management of clinical research studies within healthcare settings, such as hospitals or research institutes. They assist with tasks like recruiting participants, collecting data, and ensuring research protocols are followed. While they may not be medically qualified, they play a vital role in making sure clinical trials run smoothly and ethically. Their work helps advance medical knowledge and improve patient care by contributing to the development of new treatments and therapies.

What are some typical challenges a Clinical Research Practitioner may face when coordinating clinical trials?

Clinical Research Practitioners often encounter challenges such as balancing strict protocol adherence with patient care, managing complex documentation requirements, and ensuring timely recruitment of suitable participants. Coordinating between multidisciplinary teams—such as investigators, nurses, and data managers—requires strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, practitioners must stay current with regulatory changes and ethical guidelines to ensure compliance throughout all trial phases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Research Practitioner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Research Practitioner, you need a solid background in life sciences or healthcare, understanding of clinical trial protocols, and typically a degree in a relevant field. Proficiency with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) tools, and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines or certification is often required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with research teams and participants. These competencies ensure the integrity of clinical studies, regulatory compliance, and the successful advancement of medical research.
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Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Research

Headlands Research

Chesterfield, MO

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Championing Diversity in Clinical Trials

Diversity isn't just a checkbox for us - it's central to our mission. We're committed to advancing medical science by promoting diversity in every facet of clinical trial research. From our team composition to participant demographics, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.

The Role of a Lifetime

Are you ready to make a difference? We're seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to help us grow our clinical research site located in the Greater St. Louis Area. You will help the site conduct clinical research trials involving gastroenterology, neurology, vaccines, and general internal medicine.

Clinical Research Professionals (CRP) is a dedicated research center that provides a network of providers who work collaboratively in conducting clinical research trials. The site's team brings more than 20 years of experience, including many highly accomplished principal investigators across multiple therapeutic areas that are helping to improve lives through advancement of new drug therapies and medical devices.

Type:  Full-time Regular Employee 

Pay:  Competitive and dependent upon years of experience as an Investigator in clinical research. 

Location:  Onsite in Chesterfield, MO (no opportunities for remote or hybrid)

Schedule:  Mondays through Fridays, 8:00am-5:00pm

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety and welfare of each study subject
  • Have in-depth knowledge of all research protocols
  • Screen potential study subjects according to the protocol's specific inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Conduct medical history interviews and physical examinations throughout the subject's study participation
  • Review EKG's and lab results
  • Provide medical care as needed during a subject's participation in a clinical trial
  • Provide home based on-call availability per standard policy
  • Attend Investigator Meetings on behalf of Principal Investigator as needed
  • Excellent professional communication, punctual and responsible
  • Friendly and outgoing demeanor
  • Must demonstrate a passion for direct patient interaction
  • Demonstrate clinical competence, positive leadership and ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two years of experience as a licensed family or non-acute adult nurse practitioner or physician assistant treating a wide variety of therapeutic areas for the adult and geriatric patient population required (internal medicine, family medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine)
  • Current and unencumbered license to practice as an NP or PA in the state of Missouri required
  • Prior experience within the clinical research industry highly preferred
  • Commitment and ability to deliver excellent customer service
  • Excellent communication, punctual and responsible
  • Extremely well organized
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Trustworthy, reliable; attentive to details
  • Mature and pleasant demeanor
  • Willingness to learn new tasks and grow with the company

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