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Beverly Hills, California · Hybrid

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator III - Hybrid

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50.03-$80.05/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Regulatory Coordinator II prepares and submits protocols and supporting documents to regulatory bodies such as PPC, PRMC, IBCS, Cedars-Sinai IRB, External IRB, IACUC and any research committee involved in the Pre-Award/Post-award process.

This role submits continuations, amendments, responds to questions, generates reports, and maintains research files and documentation involving the regulatory requirements for the study/clinical trial.

Other duties include, representing the Research Department when meeting with sponsors, attending team meetings, and working with other staff to ensure all regulatory documents and requirements are met and up-to-date.

May plan and coordinate strategies for improving efficiency, action plans to improve quality, and training and education of personnel.

Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepares and submits protocols and supporting documents to regulatory bodies such as PPC, PRMC, IBCS (if needed), Cedars-Sinai IRB, External IRB, IACUC and any research committee involved in Pre/Post-award process.
  • Submits continuations and amendments as necessary to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
  • Responds to all questions from the IRB or IACUC related to the regulatory aspects of the study.
  • Completes forms and generates all reports necessary to comply with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
  • Establishes and maintains research files and documentation pertaining to regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
  • Meets with monitors from pharmaceutical companies and represents the Medical Center during these meetings.
  • Works closely with the clinical trial coordinator, research staff, and investigators to assure that all regulatory documents for the research studies are up-to-date.
  • Attends research team meetings and updates staff and investigators on the status of regulatory submission and amendments.
  • Participates in required training and education programs and may provide training and education of other personnel.
  • May participate in centralized activities of the department or institution.
  • May plan and coordinate strategies to improve existing standard operating procedures related to regulatory
  • Affairs including drafting SOP’s and/or job aids.
  • May identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
  • Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
  • Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
  • Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The coordinator prepares and submits clinical research protocols to regulatory bodies while ensuring ongoing compliance with institutional and federal policies. They also manage research documentation, facilitate monitor meetings, and collaborate with staff to improve quality and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Health Science and possess at least 5 years of experience in both clinical nursing and clinical research. A valid California RN license, BLS certification, and a clinical research certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regulatory ComplianceProtocol SubmissionIRB CoordinationFDA ComplianceData ReportingQuality ImprovementSOP DevelopmentStakeholder Management

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 5% in ambulatory care nursing (rn)ranked against 375 Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$167kAmbulatory Care Nursing median $137k (middle half $125k–$181k)49 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$122k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Ambulatory Care Nursing listings in California34 active380 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 26% remote · 44% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment410 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ambulatory Care Nursing listings182 in the last 30 days66 the 30 days before (+176%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Ambulatory Care Nursing pay trend+15.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (375 Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator III - Hybrid at Cedars-Sinai a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 375 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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