Clinical Research Coordinators

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 5 (15%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 25 (76%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 3 (9%)

• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Code, evaluate, or interpret collected study data.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain contact with sponsors to schedule and coordinate site visits or to answer questions about issues such as incomplete data.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop advertising and other informational materials to be used in subject recruitment.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Register protocol patients with appropriate statistical centers as required.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts, such as protocol revisions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, or potential subject risks.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Track enrollment status of subjects and document dropout information such as dropout causes and subject contact efforts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Order drugs or devices necessary for study completion.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Contact outside health care providers and communicate with subjects to obtain follow-up information.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Participate in the development of study protocols including guidelines for administration or data collection procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Communicate with laboratories or investigators regarding laboratory findings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Review scientific literature, participate in continuing education activities, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Dispense medical devices or drugs, and calculate dosages and provide instructions as necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Arrange for research study sites and determine staff or equipment availability.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Interpret protocols and advise treating physicians on appropriate dosage modifications or treatment calculations based on patient characteristics.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Contact industry representatives to ensure equipment and software specifications necessary for successful study completion.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Solicit industry-sponsored trials through contacts and professional organizations.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Participate in preparation and management of research budgets and monetary disbursements.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Organize space for study equipment and supplies.Little or no AI speed-up · core task