Clinical Data Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Data CoordinatorJob Description

The Clinical Data Coordinator provides comprehensive clinical and data management support for oncology clinical trials, ensuring accurate collection, abstraction, and reporting of study-related data across the full participant journey. This role supports a clinical trials office in a high-volume, multi-study environment and uses independent judgment and high-level decision-making to manage data entry, monitoring activities, and patient scheduling. The position offers a fully remote, 6month contract opportunity, supporting cutting-edge cancer research and contributing directly to clinical trial integrity and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and data management support for oncology clinical trials within assigned disease teams, ensuring accurate and timely collection and reporting of study-related clinical data.

• Perform data entry into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and sponsor databases, maintaining data quality, completeness, and adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Independently abstract, create, and maintain comprehensive research records for study participants, ensuring all required data are collected, source verified, and properly documented.

• Coordinate patient and study participant care from recruitment through off-treatment and follow-up phases, including scheduling, confirming, and verifying study-related appointments and procedures.

• Support monitoring visits by preparing study documentation, resolving data queries, and collaborating with sponsor and monitor personnel to address findings and ensure compliance.

• Utilize electronic medical databases and clinical trial systems, including Oracle-based tools, Medidata Rave, EPIC, and ONCORE, to manage study data and participant information.

• Apply knowledge of federal regulations related to HIPAA and IRB in daily work to protect patient privacy, maintain confidentiality, and ensure ethical conduct of clinical research.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across research, finance, and compliance to support accurate billing and regulatory standards for clinical trials.

• Work effectively both as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently, demonstrating self-motivation, professional communication, and reliable follow-through.

• Manage multiple studies and tasks simultaneously in a high-volume, multi-task setting, prioritizing workload and adapting to shifting priorities in a changing environment.

• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of data management, documentation, and record-keeping to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrate impeccable interpersonal skills when interacting with study participants, investigators, coordinators, sponsor personnel, and other stakeholders.

• Uphold strict confidentiality standards for patient and study data and ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to the mission-driven environment of an academic cancer center by supporting processes that enhance clinical trial integrity and advance cancer research.

Essential Skills

• At least two years of related work experience in clinical research, data management, or clinical data coordination, or in a closely related role.

• Bachelors degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with clinical research and clinical data management, including working with electronic data capture (EDC) systems.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, including the ability to manage and analyze data and prepare documentation.

• Ability to effectively utilize electronic medical databases and clinical trial systems such as Medidata Rave, EPIC, ONCORE, and Oracle-based software.

• Knowledge of federal regulations related to HIPAA and IRB and the ability to apply these regulations in clinical trial and data management activities.

• Ability to coordinate patient and study participant care from recruitment through off-treatment and follow-up, including scheduling and verifying appointments.

• Demonstrated ability to independently and accurately abstract data from source documents and maintain complete and compliant research records.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently while remaining self-motivated.

• Proven ability to multitask and manage a broad variety of duties and shifting priorities in a high-volume, changing environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient and study information with discretion.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in data entry, documentation, and record maintenance.

• Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

• Experience working with study sponsor personnel or monitors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience coordinating, planning, or working in a high-volume, multi-task setting.

• Experience in a clinical trials environment, particularly within oncology, is highly preferred.

• Oncology-specific experience supporting cancer clinical trials is a significant plus.

• Familiarity with regulatory processes and documentation related to clinical trials and research compliance.

• Professional appearance and manner, along with a strong record of reliable attendance when working in office-based or hybrid settings.

• Interest in working within an academic medical center environment focused on cancer research.

• Background as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), especially for individuals seeking to transition away from primarily patient-facing responsibilities, is welcome.

Work Environment

This role is offered as a fully remote, 6month contract, supporting a world-class academic cancer center and its clinical trials office. Eligible remote candidates may reside in specific U.S. states as defined by organizational policy. Work is performed using electronic medical records and clinical trial technologies, including Medidata Rave (the primary EDC), EPIC, ONCORE, Oracle-based systems, and standard office software such as Microsoft Excel and Word. The environment is high-volume and fast-paced, requiring comfort with multitasking, shifting priorities, and collaboration across research, finance, and compliance functions. Team members operate in a mission-driven culture that emphasizes clinical trial integrity, patient-centered care, and adherence to complex billing and regulatory standards, while offering strong professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to advancements in cancer research.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.83/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Haven, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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