Company Description

Milestone One is a Site Enabling Services organization with global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. We understand what clinical study sites need and our overall mission is to support sites in stronger study delivery.

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a Clinical Research Nurse to support the conduct of clinical trials through high-quality nursing care combined with clearly defined clinical research activities.
In this role, you will work under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations and in close collaboration with Investigators and the Clinical Research Team, ensuring patient safety, data accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for a nurse who values quality, structure, and ethical standards, and who would like to develop their experience in a regulated clinical research environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain professional, clear, and confidential communication with patients, investigators, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform basic nursing activities according to study protocols, including vital signs assessment, medical history collection, medication reconciliation, EKG, and phlebotomy.
• Provide direct patient care, including triage, collection of extensive medical history, and evaluation of clinical findings to identify results requiring immediate review by the Investigator.
• Collect, review, and interpret clinical data; identify discrepancies; resolve issues appropriately; and seek guidance when procedures or precedents are unclear.
• Enter and manage clinical research data using electronic systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate closely with the clinical research team.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to support clinical documentation and daily activities.
• Operate a computer and electronic systems to access, review, and manage clinical and study-related information.
• Read, interpret, and implement applicable industry regulatory guidelines and standards, including ICH-GCP.
• Report adverse events and adverse drug reactions (AEs/ADRs) in accordance with the study protocol, applicable regulatory requirements, and governmental guidelines, in collaboration with the Investigator and Clinical Research Team.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to project- and protocol-specific changes within a structured and regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), in accordance with local regulations.
• Experience in patient care; prior experience in clinical research.
• Good understanding of medical terminology and clinical procedures.
• Cardiology or Nephrology experience highly desirable.

Skills & competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to combine patient-centered care with accurate clinical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and data quality.
• Confidence in working with electronic systems and clinical information.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility in a regulated environment.

What we offer

• Participation in international clinical research projects.
• A professional, quality-driven working environment aligned with ICH-GCP standards.
• Collaboration with experienced clinical and medical teams.
• Opportunities for professional development within a growing clinical research organization.

Additional Information

Located in Plano, Texas, USA (On-site position).

If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a developing company with true focus on its people, then Milestone One is the right choice for you!