Research Data Coordinator

Oncology Consultants P A•Houston, TX

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About The Position

A Clinical Research Data Coordinator functions as an integral part of the conduct of clinical trials at Oncology Consultants. The Data Coordinator is involved in multiple aspects of the research process, depending on the individual’s experience, education, and specialty preparation. Under the general supervision of the Research Supervisor, the data coordinator is responsible for the collection and reporting of relevant data on patients enrolled in clinical trials from the enrollment phase through follow-up care and study closure. Aspects of the role of Data Coordinator may include: Data collection, analysis, and monitoring; Case Report Form (CRF) management of protocol participants; Assisting CTN in recruitment and enrollment of human subjects; Protection of subjects and subjects’ rights through IRB relations; Development of informed consents; Preparation of adverse event experience reports; Construction or monitoring of case report forms; Grant and budget development; Report preparation; Assisting in education of other health-care professionals, patients or families regarding clinical trials, Protocol CRF development Program administration; Research program audits Participate in site audits with sponsors and CROs.

Requirements

Administrative Role of the research data coordinator includes indirect patient care activities which promote quality cancer patient care and clinical research actions within the practice. This includes, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities

Collaborate with MD, Research Clinical Coordinator, Research Nurses, and / or protocol sponsors regarding clinical trial protocol design, implementation and evaluation.
Participate in orientation and training of new research department staff
Participating in annual reviews.
Participate in collaborative staff meetings for upgrading / revision of clinical research services
Cost effective time and equipment / supply management for clinical trials
Assist in maintenance of budgetary data for each clinical trial
Assist in planning Data Management coverage
Maintain working relationships with pharmaceutical research departments, IRBs, CROs (research study monitors), and any other clinical trial sponsors
Work collaboratively with clinic support staff to facilitate research patient care and workflow throughout the day
Provide information required by the OC staff to utilize research resources maximally
Coordinate care with RD Nurses
Report to Research Coordinator
Follow Research / OC Policies and Procedures
Comply with OC Human Resources P&P
Comply with P&P specific to Research Department
Participating in Investigator meetings / Study Launch Meetings
Comply with OC Policies for business travel
Communicate to Research Staff promptly and accurately regarding data presented
Seek opportunities for professional development
Specialty continuing education program participation
Seek specialty certification endorsement / renewal