Clinical Research Coordinator in Psychiatry

Clinical Research Coordinator – Psychiatry

Gateway Clinical Trials is a growing, privately owned clinical research site in St. Louis, Missouri, expanding its research portfolio into psychiatry and other therapeutic areas. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Research Coordinator with a strong background in psychiatric clinical research to join our growing team.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will serve as a lead coordinator for assigned psychiatric clinical trials, taking ownership of day-to-day study coordination and working closely with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and the research team to ensure successful study execution. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced psychiatric research coordinator who is looking for increased responsibility and the opportunity to play an important role in the growth of Gateway Clinical Trials.

As Gateway Clinical Trials' psychiatric research portfolio continues to develop and expand, the primary focus of this position will be psychiatric studies. However, the coordinator may also be asked to support clinical trials in other therapeutic areas as needed. Flexibility and willingness to contribute across therapeutic areas is important, particularly as our psychiatry program continues to grow.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead coordinator for assigned psychiatric clinical trials, overseeing day-to-day study activities and ensuring studies are conducted according to protocol, ICH/GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and site SOPs.
• Take ownership of assigned psychiatric studies from initiation through close-out.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for study participants, investigators, sponsors, CROs, and other study personnel.
• Work closely with psychiatric investigators to support recruitment, enrollment, and successful study execution.
• Conduct participant prescreening and screening activities and assist with recruitment and retention efforts.
• Schedule and coordinate study visits, assessments, laboratory procedures, and other protocol-required activities.
• Complete and maintain accurate source documentation and study records.
• Perform data entry and ensure timely resolution of data queries.
• Maintain regulatory and essential study documents.
• Coordinate with investigators and psychiatric providers regarding participant eligibility, safety, and study requirements.
• Track study enrollment, visit completion, and other study metrics.
• Ensure protocol compliance and identify and escalate potential deviations or safety concerns.
• Assist with monitoring visits, audits, and other sponsor/CRO activities.
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, vendors, and internal team members.
• Collaborate with other coordinators and research staff to ensure consistent, high-quality study conduct.
• Provide support for studies in other therapeutic areas as needed based on site workload and study needs.
• Contribute to the continued growth of Gateway Clinical Trials' psychiatric study portfolio.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant clinical research experience.
• At least 3 years of clinical research coordination experience in psychiatry or a closely related therapeutic area.
• Strong understanding of clinical research processes, ICH/GCP guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating interventional clinical trials.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investigators and the research team.
• Proficiency with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Experience with CNS/psychiatric clinical trials, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other psychiatric indications.
• Experience with psychiatric rating scales and/or rater-administered assessments.
• Experience working in a private research site or independent research setting.

What We Offer

Gateway Clinical Trials is a growing independent clinical research site with an expanding portfolio of studies across psychiatry and other therapeutic areas. This position offers an experienced coordinator the opportunity to take ownership of psychiatric clinical trials and serve as a lead coordinator for assigned studies while working with a growing research team.

We are looking for someone who is experienced, dependable, proactive, and genuinely interested in clinical research—someone who can take ownership of their studies, work independently, and collaborate effectively with investigators and the research team.

Early-Career Candidates

Candidates with less than 3 years of clinical research experience who are interested in beginning or continuing their career in clinical research are encouraged to view our separate posting for Clinical Research Assistant/Observer opportunities with Gateway Clinical Trials.

Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Position: Clinical Research Coordinator – Psychiatry
Experience Level: 3+ years of psychiatric clinical research experience