Clinical Research Coordinator, Sr

The US Oncology Network•Peoria, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Illinois CancerCare, research is a core value and a vital part of our mission to provide cutting-edge cancer care. With over 13,000 patients enrolled in clinical trials over the past 40 years, our nationally recognized research program offers access to innovative therapies close to home. As a Clinical Research Coordinator Sr, you’ll support physician investigators and guide patients through every step of their clinical trial journey, from screening and enrollment to treatment and follow-up. You’ll be part of a collaborative team advancing cancer care through meaningful research. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone passionate about advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through clinical innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science or healthcare field required
Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience in a medical setting
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Maintains investigational drug accountability and disbursement of investigational drug. Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings. Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.
Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process. Participates in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
Provide leadership in determining and implementing improvements to policies/processes. Serve as a resource to train others regarding preparation and conduct of study visits, creation of SOPs, and implementation of operational plans. May train staff and promote professional development of staff.
Responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual trends, data entry compliance, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians.