Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology
About The Position
Vitalief is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team as a full-time employee with a comprehensive benefits package. This role will support the execution of Phase II–IV oncology interventional clinical trials at a community hospital site in Newark, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator with 6–12 months of clinical research coordination experience who is looking to expand their expertise in oncology research. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality clinical trials.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in health science, life science, nursing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 to 12 months of clinical research coordination experience supporting interventional Phase II–IV clinical trials.
- Experience with patient identification, pre-screening, informed consent, enrollment, retention, regulatory compliance, and clinical data management.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
- Adaptable, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, research staff, hospital departments, and external partners.
- Experience ensuring SAEs are documented, completed, and reported within protocol-defined timelines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology clinical trial experience is a plus (but is not required).
- Proficiency with EPIC and OnCore™ CTMS is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of Phase II–IV oncology clinical trials, including pharmaceutical-sponsored, ECOG, and investigator-initiated studies.
- Manage trials across multiple oncology disease groups, including GYN, Breast, GI/GU, Head & Neck, and Lung cancers.
- Oversee a portfolio of approximately 15–20 active clinical trials in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment.
- Identify and screen potential study participants using physician schedules, pathology reports, multidisciplinary tumor boards, referrals, and other clinical resources.
- Obtain informed consent and enroll eligible patients in accordance with protocol requirements and regulatory standards.
- Manage patients throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, from consent through completion of active treatment.
- Educate patients regarding study procedures, treatment schedules, and protocol requirements.
- Coordinate patient care activities with physicians, infusion teams, nursing staff, radiology, pathology, laboratories, and other clinical departments.
- Monitor patient safety, document clinical outcomes, and ensure timely reporting of adverse events and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
- Maintain accurate clinical trial documentation, source records, regulatory files, patient calendars, and study-related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- 20 PTO days
- 9 paid holidays
- company-paid life insurance
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- a 401(k) retirement plan
- comprehensive healthcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
