Sr. Data Coordinator

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

20h

About The Position

The Senior Data Coordinator is a senior-level data professional responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of clinical trial data throughout the study lifecycle. This role provides advanced expertise in protocol interpretation, complex data review, and quality oversight, and serves as a key liaison between investigators, clinical teams, biostatistics, and external partners. The incumbent works with a high degree of independence, exercises seasoned judgment in resolving complex data issues and protocol deviations, and plays a leadership role in mentoring Data Coordinators I and II, supporting training initiatives, and advancing departmental data quality standards. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

Requirements

BA/BS, RRA, ART, or two year degree in the medical field.
Three years of experience in medical records, cancer registry, or related field.
Strong computer skills and experience working with databases.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical trial data collection, abstraction, protocol interpretation, EDC use, and data quality standards.
Review, interpret, and provide expert input on research protocols with attention to data feasibility, accuracy, and downstream reporting needs.
Independently monitor, abstract, code, analyze, and evaluate complex patient and participant clinical trial data.
Identify, investigate, and resolve complex data discrepancies, trends, and protocol deviations; escalate issues as appropriate.
Perform advanced quality assurance activities, including routine and targeted audits, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to ensure data integrity, completeness, and audit readiness throughout the study lifecycle.
Serve as a primary liaison for physicians, investigators, research staff, external partners, and data suppliers to ensure accurate interpretation of data standards, protocol requirements, and timely, complete data submission.
Coordinate and represent the data function during internal reviews, sponsor interactions, and external audits or appointed agency reviews.
Maintain and oversee clinical research databases and contribute to database structure, validation, maintenance, and data reconciliation in collaboration with research and information systems staff.
Provide expert input into the development and revision of data acquisition forms, CRFs, and data collection tools.
Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and special projects related to data quality or operational effectiveness.
Participate in committees and workgroups focused on data quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Provide functional oversight, mentorship, and training support to Data Coordinators I and II; contribute to onboarding and knowledge-sharing efforts.
Support departmental policies, procedures, goals, and initiatives; perform other duties as assigned.