Senior Research Data Coordinator

American Oncology Network•Bethesda, MD

3d•$22 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Research Data Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, management, quality control, and integrity of clinical research data across multiple studies and protocols. This role manages complex research projects, serves as a subject matter resource for Research Data Coordinators, and supports investigators and research leadership with data reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Research Data Coordinator may lead large or complex trials, train staff, and assist with research data standards and system optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Biology, or related field.
Minimum Relevant Experience 5–7 years of clinical research or research data management experience required.
Experience with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems required.
Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA, sponsor, and institutional guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating multiple clinical trials preferred.
Experience training or mentoring staff preferred.
Oncology research experience preferred
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM/CCDA)
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage data activities for multiple clinical research studies, including complex or high-enrollment trials, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Manage study data entry, validation, and query resolution in electronic data capture systems.
Review study protocols to ensure proper data collection requirements are implemented.
Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA, sponsor, and institutional guidelines.
Maintain study documentation and data records for audits and monitoring visits.
Assist investigators and research staff with data-related protocol requirements.
Prepare data reports for sponsors, investigators, and leadership.
Support internal and external audits and monitoring visits.
Lead data coordination activities for complex, multi-site, or high-volume clinical research studies and special research projects.
Serve as lead data coordinator for complex or high-priority clinical trials.
Develop study data tracking tools and workflows.
Coordinate data timelines and deliverables with sponsors and research teams.
Assist with study start-up data requirements and database setup.
Participate in investigator meetings, sponsor calls, and study initiation meetings.
Track study metrics including enrollment, data completion, and query resolution timelines.
Identify risks to study timelines and escalate appropriately.
Support research data quality initiatives and process improvement efforts across the research department.
Perform data quality reviews and audits for assigned studies.
Identify trends in data errors and implement corrective actions.
Develop standard operating procedures and data entry guidelines.
Recommend workflow improvements to improve data accuracy and efficiency.
Assist leadership with research metrics and reporting dashboards.
Participate in implementation of new research systems or databases.
Serve as a resource and mentor for Research Data Coordinators and research staff.
Train new Research Data Coordinators on systems, protocols, and data standards.
Provide guidance on complex data queries and protocol interpretation.
Assist staff with troubleshooting data entry or system issues.
Develop training materials and reference guides.
Serve as subject matter expert for research data systems and processes.
Support research leadership with staff education and competency development.