Coordinator, Clinical Studies - Goal Concordant Care

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Studies Coordinator to support the Center for Goal Concordant Care Research, which focuses on improving communication, care alignment, and outcomes for individuals with advanced cancer. The Clinical Studies Coordinator will coordinate inpatient-based clinical research protocols and contribute to advancing patient-centered and value-based care delivery. The Clinical Studies Coordinator plays a key role in supporting research activities that enhance quality of life for patients and their families. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. UT MD Anderson integrates cutting-edge research with exceptional clinical care and education to eliminate cancer locally and globally. The Clinical Studies Coordinator will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment aligned with UT MD Anderson’s mission and strategic priorities. Regular onsite presence is required for most workdays at the UT MD Anderson Texas Medical Center campus in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical research coordination, including patient-facing responsibilities such as eligibility screening, recruitment, informed consent, and data collection, along with experience using validated questionnaires for patient-reported outcomes. A background in healthcare or clinical research and strong communication, organization, and data management skills are preferred. Licenses and certifications are not specified; however, familiarity with clinical research compliance and regulatory processes is beneficial.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Three years Research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience or required one year Required experience with preferred degree.
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Public Health, Psychology or related field.
Three years of experience in patient-facing research, including recruitment, data collection, and communicating directly with study participants.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
Knowledge of Epic, REDCap, and Qualtrics systems.
Familiarity with clinical research compliance and regulatory processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Screen and accurately identify eligible patients using electronic health records and other data sources
Contact eligible participants primarily in-person, with some phone and electronic outreach
Recruit participants and explain study purpose, procedures, and expectations
Obtain informed consent and document the process in the electronic medical record
Complete required human subjects research documentation including screening logs, contact logs, consent forms, and on-study notes
Collect study data by administering questionnaires and conducting protocol-required assessments in person, by phone, or electronically
Administer validated patient-reported outcome tools according to protocol requirements
Collect and enter data into case report forms (CRFs)
Extract relevant patient data from electronic medical records
Record all data and procedures in accordance with source documentation guidelines
Track study participants throughout enrollment and maintain accurate enrollment records
Maintain institutional, departmental, and protocol-specific databases (including OnCore)
Enter study data accurately and in a timely manner and verify data quality
Compile study data and generate reports as requested
Provide data support for protocol, grant, abstract, and manuscript submissions
Create and maintain protocol agendas, meeting minutes, and standard operating procedures
Coordinate study meetings and provide weekly updates to Principal Investigator, manager, and research team
Order equipment, gift cards, and required research materials
Serve as liaison among Principal Investigator, participants, research team, and collaborators
Assist with regulatory submissions including Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and audits
Coordinate outgoing reports and correspondence with sponsors and regulatory agencies
Organize and maintain study files, regulatory binders, and source documents
Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal clinical research requirements
Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and institutional events to stay current on policies and procedures
Assist with preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, and training materials

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
Paid holidays
Wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
Voluntary retirement plans
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.