Clinical Research Coordinators

Management Occupations
O*NET-SOC code
11-9121.01

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

  • Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08

    High· relative

    LowFour relative bandsVery high

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)

    831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band

    Source dataset (XLSX download)

  • Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03

    0.061

    0.000Range of values carried here0.745

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value

    Source dataset (CSV download)

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.40

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published

    Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

33 rated tasks · 30 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (90.9%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

  • Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
  • All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
Source
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release
gh-main-0471612
License
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Task (O*NET 20.1)Claude.aiRaw / share %
Code, evaluate, or interpret collected study data.

11-9121.01

0.030032.4
Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, and potential subject risks.

11-9121.01

0.014115.2
Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.

11-9121.01

0.012013.0
Interpret protocols and advise treating physicians on appropriate dosage modifications or treatment calculations based on patient characteristics.

11-9121.01

0.00788.5
Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.

11-9121.01

0.00667.2
Review scientific literature, participate in continuing education activities, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.

11-9121.01

0.00657.0
Collaborate with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.

11-9121.01

0.00576.2
Participate in the development of study protocols including guidelines for administration or data collection procedures.

11-9121.01

0.00404.4
Communicate with laboratories or investigators regarding laboratory findings.

11-9121.01

0.00343.7
Identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.

11-9121.01

0.00232.5
Not observed on any surface — 23 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
—0
Participate in preparation and management of research budgets and monetary disbursements.
—0
Confer with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.
—0
Track enrollment status of subjects and document dropout information such as dropout causes and subject contact efforts.
—0
Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.
—0
Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
—0
Order drugs or devices necessary for study completion.
—0
Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.
—0
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with physicians and nurses.
—0
Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.
—0
Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.
—0
Solicit industry-sponsored trials through contacts and professional organizations.
—0
Register protocol patients with appropriate statistical centers as required.
—0
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
—0
Develop advertising and other informational materials to be used in subject recruitment.
—0
Contact industry representatives to ensure equipment and software specifications necessary for successful study completion.
—0
Organize space for study equipment and supplies.
—0
Maintain contact with sponsors to schedule and coordinate site visits or to answer questions about issues such as incomplete data.
—0
Dispense medical devices or drugs, and calculate dosages and provide instructions as necessary.
—0
Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.
—0
Contact outside health care providers and communicate with subjects to obtain follow-up information.
—0
Arrange for research study sites and determine staff or equipment availability.
—0
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
—0

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (33)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)Type
Review scientific literature, participate in continuing education activities, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.Core
Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.Core
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.Core
Develop advertising and other informational materials to be used in subject recruitment.Core
Confer with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.Core
Track enrollment status of subjects and document dropout information such as dropout causes and subject contact efforts.Core
Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, or potential subject risks.Core
Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.Core
Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.Core
Participate in the development of study protocols including guidelines for administration or data collection procedures.Core
Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.Core
Order drugs or devices necessary for study completion.Core
Organize space for study equipment and supplies.Core
Maintain contact with sponsors to schedule and coordinate site visits or to answer questions about issues such as incomplete data.Core
Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.Core
Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.Core
Identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts, such as protocol revisions.Core
Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.Core
Contact outside health care providers and communicate with subjects to obtain follow-up information.Core
Communicate with laboratories or investigators regarding laboratory findings.Core
Collaborate with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.Core
Code, evaluate, or interpret collected study data.Core
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.Core
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.Core
Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.Core
Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.Core
Solicit industry-sponsored trials through contacts and professional organizations.Supplemental
Register protocol patients with appropriate statistical centers as required.Supplemental
Participate in preparation and management of research budgets and monetary disbursements.Supplemental
Interpret protocols and advise treating physicians on appropriate dosage modifications or treatment calculations based on patient characteristics.Supplemental
Contact industry representatives to ensure equipment and software specifications necessary for successful study completion.Supplemental
Dispense medical devices or drugs, and calculate dosages and provide instructions as necessary.Supplemental
Arrange for research study sites and determine staff or equipment availability.Supplemental

Occupation information

Employment outlook (BLS)

Values for the whole SOC 11-9121 group (Natural sciences managers), not for this O*NET occupation alone.

Employment, 2025
112K
Projected employment, 2035
122K
Change (2025–35)
+8.2%
Median annual wage, 2025
$167,220
Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO codeKSCO titleRelationStatus
13113생명 및 자연과학 연구 관리자Related, not a matchconfirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

  • ISCO-08 1223Research and Development Managers

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Research and development managers plan, direct and coordinate the research and development activities of an enterprise or organization or of enterprises that provide related services to other enterprises and organizations.

Tasks

  • (a) planning, directing and coordinating research and development activities, in-house or commissioned from external research organizations, to develop new or improved technical processes, products, knowledge, or utilization of materials;
  • (b) planning the overall research and development programme of an enterprise or organization, specifying goals and budgetary requirements;
  • (c) leading and managing the activities of research and development staff;
  • (d) establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources;
  • (e) establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures;
  • (f) planning and directing daily operations;
  • (g) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff;
  • (h) representing the enterprise or organization at conventions, seminars and conferences.

Example occupations

Product development manager · Research manager

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

  • research managerESCO 1223.2.2This occupation is narrower

    Research managers oversee the research and development functions of a research facility or program or university. They support the executive staff, coordinate work activities, and monitor staff and research projects. They may work in a wide array of sectors, such as the chemical, technical and life sciences sector. Research managers can also advise on research and execute research themselves.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.

France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME codeROME title (French)Relation
H1211Attaché / Attachée de recherche clinique (ARC)This occupation is broader
H1213Responsable du développement clinique en industrie pharmaceutiqueThis occupation is broader
H1219Responsable opérationnel / Responsable opérationnelle des études cliniques en industrie pharmaceutiqueThis occupation is broader
H1223Coordinateur / Coordinatrice d'études cliniques en industrie pharmaceutiqueThis occupation is broader
K2405Attaché / Attachée de recherche clinique en milieu hospitalierOverlapping, not the same
H1222Responsable médical / Responsable médicale des études cliniques en industrie pharmaceutiqueRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: fr-direct v1)

Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 codeCNO-11 title (Spanish)Relation
1223Directores de investigación y desarrolloRelated, not a match

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB codeKldB title (German)Relation
81884Berufe in der Pharmazie (sonstige spezifische Tätigkeitsangabe) - hoch komplexe TätigkeitenOverlapping, not the sameprovisional
73342Berufe in der medizinischen Dokumentation - fachlich ausgerichtete TätigkeitenRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: de-direct v1)

Japan classification links (JSCO)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

JSCO codeJSCO title (Japanese)Relation
159他に分類されない保健医療従事者This occupation is narrower

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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