Clinical Research Coordinator

Company is based in Santa Monica, CA

Position is Remote

Maximus (https://www.maximustribe.com/) is a mission-driven consumer health company that provides men with content, community, and clinical support to optimize them in mind and body. Maximus has raised $15M from top Silicon Valley VCs such as Founders Fund and 8VC as well as leading angel investors/operators from companies like Bulletproof, Tinder, Coinbase, Daily Stoic, & Shopify.

Maximus is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator to play a crucial role in our clinical trials, serving as the linchpin between patients, investigators, and our research organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to spearhead onsite efforts in a dynamic clinic and startup environment. You will be at the forefront of patient care and medical advancement, managing various aspects of clinical trials from recruitment to data management.

This position will report into and work closely with our Clinical Research Scientist, Gabriel Alizaidy, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of tasks. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to take on numerous trial responsibilities in support of the physician investigator. 

Please note: Culture is key at Maximus, so we get to know candidates holistically through our questionnaire. You will receive an invite in a separate email upon submitting an application. Please fill it out as honestly and intuitively as possible since it is designed to detect exaggeration, which will cause your application to be automatically rejected. The questionnaire is optional to submit now with your application, but candidates that do so will get strongly prioritized. Note, we do not have access to individual questions’ answers/choices.

Responsibilities:

• Leading patient recruitment, enrollment, and study visits

• Conducting clinical and lab procedures

• Ensuring protocol management and adherence

• Maintaining high data quality standards

• Training and mentoring junior research staff

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written

• Proficiency in data management and query resolution

• Experience with or willingness to learn clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements

• Ability to perform technical procedures such as remote phlebotomy and lab processing

• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with patients, investigators, and team members

• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to navigate the dynamic research environment

• Commitment to patient education and the informed consent process

• Expertise in using GSuite/Sheets and Electronic Medical Records

• Ability to create and maintain project timelines and status reports

• Experience in or willingness to learn about study medication dispensing and prescription management

• Strong sense of ethics and commitment to regulatory compliance

• Teamwork mentality and self-awareness

• Empathy and dedication to creating an exceptional patient and provider experience

Bonus Points For:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Nursing, Life Sciences, Public Health)

• Previous experience in clinical research coordination is preferred but not required

• Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) is a plus

Qualities:

• High Conscientiousness: Highly effective, organized, dutiful, self-disciplined, and careful. You are the type of person who used multiple colors of highlighters, and everyone wanted to borrow notes from. You never forget a task, execute it flawlessly, and are as reliable as clockwork.

• High Horsepower & Humility: High intellectual and physical energy. You eagerly solve big, complex, and ambiguous company problems, while having the humility to “roll your sleeves up” and do the dirty work without complaint.

• Creative Thinker: Highly creative thinker who tends to find solutions that others don’t see or inappropriately dismiss. Not content to do the safe bet everyone else takes.

• Relentlessly Resourceful (http://www.paulgraham.com/relres.html): highly proactive, does not quit, and finds innovative solutions with little guidance. Bias for action and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment with a high degree of autonomy.

• Passion for Men’s Health & Development: interest in helping men develop a healthy masculinity. Demonstrates personal dedication and interest in health optimization (e.g. diet, exercise, sleep, focus, and relationships).

World-Class Benefits:

• Premium Blue Shield Platinum PPO & HMO Plans (up to 80% coverage)

• Full Suite: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• Best-in-class 401K options

• Flexible vacation/time-off policies

• Liquidity of options whenever available

• Extended options exercise window for loyal employees (3 months for every year of service; e.g. 1 year for 4+ year employees)

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer, which not only includes standard protected categories, but the additional freedom from discrimination against your free speech and beliefs, as long as they are aligned with company values. We celebrate intellectual diversity.