Clinical Research Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$59,829 - $99,960•Onsite

About The Position

The Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the Cancer Patient Experience Research Program (CPEP). In this dynamic and impactful role, you will lead and coordinate research studies focused on cancer patients’ experiences and palliative care while also contributing to large-scale system implementation work through the electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) PCORI Health System Implementation Initiative (HSII). You will play a key role in advancing research that directly improves patient care and outcomes. Your day-to-day work will include supporting minimal-risk, mixed-methods research studies (quantitative, qualitative, and quality improvement), managing patient-facing research activities, and helping deploy innovative tools like Epic’s eSym module across 45 cancer clinics. You’ll work closely with patients, clinicians, and research teams—ensuring studies are compliant, data is accurate, and participants are supported throughout their research journey. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment and wants to make a meaningful impact in oncology and patient-centered care research.

Requirements

Completion of an Associate’s degree
Minimum of two years of relevant clinical research experience. Completion of the DOCR North Carolina state-approved Clinical Research Apprenticeship program may substitute for one year of experience
Experience supporting research protocols, including recruitment, consent, and data collection
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to use computer software, web-based applications, and learn new systems
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with professionalism and respect
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or Duke-approved equivalent)
Ability to support study compliance, regulatory documentation, and audit readiness
May support training delivery, clinic onboarding, and workflow implementation across multiple sites

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience with surveys and interviews in clinical research
REDCap experience
Familiarity with Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) and patient outcomes research
Experience with data capture forms and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
Experience in oncology, palliative care, or regulatory environments
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and OnCore

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage clinical research operations (55%)
Develop and implement recruitment, screening, consent, and retention strategies
Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants; conduct and document study visits
Maintain study compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements
Manage study documentation including regulatory binders, enrollment logs, and system records
Record and report adverse events (AEs) and maintain Delegation of Authority logs
Prepare and submit IRB documentation and support development of COI, DSMPs, and RDSPs
Support study financial tracking, participant payments, and budget coordination
Contribute to study start-up, closeout, and monitoring activities
Support ePRO implementation and clinic engagement (HSII initiative)
Assist with rollout of Epic eSym module across 45 cancer clinics
Review and improve patient-facing educational and training materials
Deliver training to clinic staff on workflows and ePRO utilization
Conduct site procedural compliance audits and support ongoing quality improvement
Manage and ensure quality of research data (25%)
Utilize EMR and EDC systems to collect, manage, and validate data
Develop and implement data collection tools, surveys, and questionnaires
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and security compliance
Identify and resolve data discrepancies and suggest process improvements
Facilitate communication and collaboration (10%)
Serve as liaison between study teams, sponsors, investigators, and internal stakeholders
Communicate study updates, escalate issues appropriately, and respond to inquiries promptly
Support literature reviews and contribute to protocol development, presentations, and publications
Provide leadership and mentorship (5%)
Participate in team meetings, committees, and cross-functional initiatives
Train and mentor team members on study processes and responsibilities
Support professional development and actively engage in learning opportunities
Ensure ethical conduct of research (5%)
Adhere to all SOPs, regulations, and ethical guidelines governing clinical research
Educate staff and participants on distinctions between clinical care and research
Maintain required certifications and ensure compliance with institutional policies