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IQVIA

Contract Virtual Clinical Coordinator

New York, NY · Remote

$33K - $82K/yr

Overview The Virtual Clinical Coordinator (temp/fixed term) plays a critical role in supporting the ... Collaborate with the research team and study sites to identify, recruit, and virtually enroll ...

IQVIA

Contract Virtual Clinical Coordinator

New York, NY · Remote

$33K - $82K/yr

Overview The Virtual Clinical Coordinator (temp/fixed term) plays a critical role in supporting the ... Collaborate with the research team and study sites to identify, recruit, and virtually enroll ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for director virtual clinical research in the United States is $54.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.45 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Virtual Clinical Research vs Clinical Project Manager?

AspectDirector Virtual Clinical ResearchClinical Project Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's or Master's in life sciences, clinical research, or related field; certifications like CCRP or RAC are commonSimilar credentials, often with a background in clinical research or life sciences; certifications like PMP are advantageous
Work EnvironmentLeads virtual teams, oversees multiple projects, and interacts with sponsors remotelyManages specific clinical trials, often in a team setting, with some remote work but more site visits
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO companies for strategic oversightCommonly employed by CROs and pharmaceutical companies for trial execution

The main difference is that the Director Virtual Clinical Research focuses on strategic leadership and oversight of multiple virtual clinical trials, while the Clinical Project Manager handles the day-to-day management of individual clinical studies. Both roles require similar credentials and industry experience, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Director Virtual Clinical Research job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,010 per year, or $54.3 per hour.
Director, Clinical Research

Director, Clinical Research

Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club Inc

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

General Description: Leads Life Extension Clinical Research and ensures studies are conducted in a timely, quality driven manner while following all applicable guidelines. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Life Extension Clinical Research, including managing clinical studies (onsite and virtual) with a sense of urgency, within budget and with the goal of creating a Clinical Center of Excellence.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides overall leadership to LECR and staff by clearly communicating goals and expectations and driving productivity with a sense of urgency while ensuring 100% compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Ensure all clinical trial projects (internal and external), to include project management, tracking and reporting trial progress and monitoring test item expiration dates in relation to project timelines
  • Management and oversight of research projects and laboratory components of studies; develops appropriate study design and establishes accurate timelines; collaborates on statistical plans and data analysis
  • Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of the Protocol, Informed Consent and associated documentation for clinical studies and assures necessary project approvals from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) are obtained
  • Primary point of contact for the IRB
  • Prepares and manages all LE Clinical Research budgets
  • Sets priorities for all staff to assure project timelines are met, including active promotion of clinical research initiatives, i.e. use of social media
  • Assures all applicable regulations are implemented and followed; supervises management of data files and confidential information; follows established SOPs, i.e. for appropriate document destruction
  • Responds to inquiries from individuals seeking funding or product donations, and if warranted, presents project and recommendations to administration
  • Monitors progress of ongoing external projects that received Life Extension support and/or donated materials, assuring resupply so materials do not expire without replacement during a project
  • Supports the study team with the various tasks associated with conducting the clinical trial to ensure goals are met
  • Seeks out ways to employ innovative technology to optimize organization and individual efficiency and performance
  • Proactively drives the effort to achieve the goal of creating an impactful Clinical Center of Excellence.
  • Hires, trains and assures high quality supervision of the LE clinical research staff
  • 2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position with flexibility to work additional onsite days as needed
  • Travels as needed
  • Additional duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science, Healthcare or a Life Science related field required; Advanced degree (MSN/NP, MD, DO, PharmD, MHSA, PhD) preferred
  • 7+ years Clinical Research experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory leadership capacity preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, ability to effectively communicate and drive positive change
  • Equally adept at running traditional in person and innovative virtual clinical studies.
  • Proactively manage LECR and readily adapt to and incorporate new technologies and platforms
  • Successfully multi-task in an entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple clinical studies in parallel