The Breast Medical Oncology department seeks to improve the survival of breast cancer patients, provide new knowledge through research, patient-centered clinical care, cancer prevention, and education and outreach with the ultimate goal of eliminating breast cancer.
The primary purpose of the Senior Research Data Coordinator position is to collaborate with the research team and principal investigators in managing research protocols, assuring protocol compliance, collecting protocol-specific information utilizing a computer database system and communicating with patients and staff regarding protocol information. Assist and/or coordinate regulatory, clinical and reporting aspects of numerous protocols.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with sponsor databases, such as Rave or Inform, as well as other comparable systems. Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and informed consent processes is also a plus.
Minimum $24.28/hour - Midpoint $30.29/hour - Maximum $36.30/hour
Work Location: Texas Medical Center
The typical work schedule is Hybrid; Once a week and additional based on business needs
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports groundbreaking breast cancer research by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of clinical trial data that drives scientific advancement and improves patient outcomes. The position offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with leading researchers, exposure to complex clinical studies, and a flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Clinical Trial Data Coordination - Collaborate with research teams and principal investigators to manage research protocols and ensure protocol compliance
Collect protocol-specific information using paper and computer database systems
Communicate protocol information, survival updates, follow-ups, and outside medical record requests to patients and staff
Develop, maintain, and enter high-quality protocol and grant-related data into research databases
Respond to and resolve data queries in research databases
Maintain milestone logs for patients enrolled on assigned clinical trials
Support minimal risk studies through patient screening, registration, documentation, and long-term survival follow-up activities
Correlative Studies & Reporting - Coordinate correlative study activities, including phlebotomy, scheduling, specimen shipping, adherence tracking, and study support
Prepare scheduled status reports describing interim study data using applicable databases such as PDMS, CORe, REDCap, and sponsor databases
Collect, analyze, and manage clinical research information for assigned trials and projects
Complete case report forms and resolve associated data queries as assigned
Assist faculty with data analysis activities as needed
Sponsor & Monitor Support - Assist and communicate with sponsor clinical research associates and auditors
Schedule and prepare for monitor visits in coordination with the research team
Provide research monitors with departmental monitoring standards and expectations
Resolve database queries and outstanding action items during monitoring visits
Regulatory Coordination - Communicate verbally and in writing with internal reviewers and external agencies as required by study investigators
Coordinate and distribute study materials and correspondence to institutional, state, and federal agencies
Administer surveys and maintain survey data within appropriate databases
Collaborate with regulatory coordinators or designees on external serious adverse event reporting
Assist regulatory coordinators with preparation of audit documentation and required study materials
Training, Coverage & Professional Development - Provide coverage and operational support for other coordinators when needed
Arrange coverage and communicate responsibilities during planned absences
Attend departmental research meetings, conferences, training programs, and educational activities
Mentor newly hired research data coordinators and research staff on data entry, report generation, and project management
Serve as a resource for colleagues and share relevant regulatory updates and process improvements
Create and maintain research data coordinator orientation materials
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: Four years Related experience. No experience required with preferred degree
Preferred: Experience working with sponsor databases, such as Rave or Inform, as well as other comparable systems. Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and informed consent processes is also a plus.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 183105
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,500
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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