Clinical Research Coordinator (Ophthalmology)

Impact: Research & Development

Coordinate and oversee ophthalmology clinical trials by managing patient recruitment, data collection, regulatory compliance, and ensuring ethical standards to support advancements in ocular health research.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team
Client facing
Frequent
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Low
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40 hours
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$65,000
Entry-level
$50,000
Senior
$85,000
Growth by 2033
15%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
30%
Typical student debt
$30,000 - $60,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Clinical Trial Management
  • Data Collection
  • Regulatory Compliance

Soft skills

  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Senior CRC, Clinical Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Specialist

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      25%
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      4/10
      Work-life balance
      3/10
      Prestige
      6.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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