Clinical Research Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$59,829 - $99,960•Onsite

About The Position

The Brain Tumor Center at Duke Health is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to join their dynamic and mission-driven research team. In this role, the individual will lead day-to-day operations across multiple clinical study teams, playing a critical part in advancing innovative research that directly impacts patient care and outcomes in neuro-oncology. The position serves as a central leader and subject matter expert, guiding teams through complex clinical research processes—from study start-up and regulatory compliance to data integrity and study closeout. The work ensures that trials run efficiently, participants are engaged and retained, and research data is accurate, secure, and impactful. On a daily basis, the coordinator will collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams while mentoring staff, optimizing workflows, and implementing strategies to meet recruitment and study goals. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and wants to make a meaningful contribution to cutting-edge clinical research.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required
Minimum of two years of relevant clinical research experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications
Ability to manage and oversee multiple concurrent clinical trials and study teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, IRB processes, and research compliance standards

Nice To Haves

Oncology/neuro-oncology, brain tumor, or clinical trials coordination experience
Experience with clinical data management systems and electronic medical records (EMR, REDCap)
Familiarity with OnCore or similar clinical trial management systems
Knowledge of epidemiologic methods: cohort, case-control, survival analysis, bias/confounding assessment
Proficiency in statistical programming (R, SAS) potentially including: 1) data cleaning, transformation, and validation; 2) descriptive and inferential analyses; 3) time-to-event and longitudinal modeling
Familiarity with data integration across sources (clinical, biospecimen, imaging, genomics)
Knowledge of biospecimen collection and processing protocols and linkage to clinical/epidemiologic datasets
Experience with population-based datasets (e.g., cancer registries, real-world data sources)
Experience in a patient-facing research or clinical environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes

Responsibilities

Lead clinical research operations across multiple study teams, including study start-up, regulatory compliance, participant recruitment, retention strategies, and study closeout activities
Serve as a subject matter expert in research regulations, institutional policies, and study documentation; guide teams in navigating complex agreements (MTAs, CDAs, DUAs, etc.)
Oversee data management and quality processes, including development of electronic data capture systems (EDCs), data validation, query resolution, and implementation of quality assurance protocols
Manage and optimize study logistics, including specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipment, as well as resource allocation (staff, supplies, and equipment)
Mentor and train study teams, improving communication, ensuring adherence to SOPs, and enhancing operational efficiency across studies