Senior Research Data Coordinator - Thoracic - Head and Neck Medical Oncology
About The Position
The Senior Coordinator, Research Data supports clinical research in the Thoracic-Head & Neck Medical Oncology department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The role helps ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of clinical research data and supports protocol compliance, data collection, medical record review, sponsor interactions, and research documentation. It also serves as a resource to research teams and contributes to staff development and successful study execution. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records and transferring clinical information into PDMS and case report forms; maintaining research data and documentation; coordinating sponsor access to source documentation and troubleshooting system access; supporting study startup and maintaining protocol records and schedules; auditing research records for protocol compliance; preparing and reviewing reports; coordinating subject data throughout the study lifecycle; and training data management staff. Laboratory, biopsy, and ECG coverage may also be required as needed. The position is onsite in Houston. The posting lists a salary range of $50,500 to $75,500, with a midpoint of $63,000. The role offers exposure to complex clinical trials, research operations, data management, and leadership activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Four years of related experience, or no experience required with the preferred degree.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with EPIC.
- Experience working in a laboratory and processing biospecimens.
- Phlebotomy experience or willingness to be trained.
- Experience in clinical research data management, medical record review, protocol compliance, and research documentation.
- Experience coordinating sponsor interactions, managing clinical trial data, auditing research records, and training data management personnel.
Responsibilities
- Review medical records and extract pertinent clinical research information.
- Transfer medical information accurately, completely, and on time into PDMS and case report forms.
- Maintain high-quality research data and documentation standards.
- Participate in professional organizations, committees, presentations, seminars, and conferences for professional development.
- Coordinate sponsor representative access to source documentation through clinic audit station access and system training.
- Troubleshoot sponsor access issues related to institutional computer systems.
- Maintain monitor logs and protocol documentation records.
- Attend site initiation meetings and support study startup activities.
- Maintain protocol assignment schedules, calendars, and educational assignments.
- Assist team members in maintaining current assignment status.
- Review clinical research records against protocol requirements to ensure timelines are met.
- Review research records for completion, accuracy, and compliance.
- Maintain protocol status reports to support timely and accurate billing activities.
- Create protocol reports and review them for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicate protocol data-entry status to accountable sources.
- Serve as a liaison between pharmaceutical representatives and data management personnel.
- Coordinate research subject data from initial registration through study termination.
- Provide clerical coverage as needed.
- Provide laboratory, biopsy, and ECG coverage as needed.
- Precept new data management personnel and assess staff for learning deficits.
- Assist the research nurse supervisor in developing training programs and present educational and training programs to meet staff needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting on day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for paid time off and an Extended Illness Bank.
- Paid holidays and wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
- Access to 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.
- Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
