Attrition of experienced clinical research coordinators (CRCs) remains one of the most significant challenges to clinical and translational research.While multiple factors contribute to CRC retention, adequate compensation remains one of the most important.This manuscript describes a novel methodology for applying Joint Task Force (JTF) clinical research competencies as a guiding framework for salary adjustments via a pilot program for clinical research staff.This methodology can be adapted to a variety of institutional settings, especially in environments where opportunities for salary advancement are constrained by labor contracts.
Marusina et al. (2026) studied this question.