Coordinator, Clinical Studies - Goal Concordant Care

Clinical Studies Coordinator - Goal Concordant Care

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Studies Coordinator to support the Center for Goal Concordant Care Research, which focuses on improving communication, care alignment, and outcomes for individuals with advanced cancer. The Clinical Studies Coordinator will coordinate inpatient-based clinical research protocols and contribute to advancing patient-centered and value-based care delivery. The Clinical Studies Coordinator plays a key role in supporting research activities that enhance quality of life for patients and their families.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. UT MD Anderson integrates cutting-edge research with exceptional clinical care and education to eliminate cancer locally and globally. The Clinical Studies Coordinator will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment aligned with UT MD Anderson's mission and strategic priorities.

Regular onsite presence is required for most workdays at the UT MD Anderson Texas Medical Center campus in Houston, TX.

The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical research coordination, including patient-facing responsibilities such as eligibility screening, recruitment, informed consent, and data collection, along with experience using validated questionnaires for patient-reported outcomes. A background in healthcare or clinical research and strong communication, organization, and data management skills are preferred. Licenses and certifications are not specified; however, familiarity with clinical research compliance and regulatory processes is beneficial.

Salary Range - Minimum Salary: $57,500 | Midpoint Salary: $72,000 | Salary Maximum: $86,500

Work Location: Texas Medical Center campus, Houston, TX

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Enrollment of Study Participants (30%)
• Screen and accurately identify eligible patients using electronic health records and other data sources
• Contact eligible participants primarily in-person, with some phone and electronic outreach
• Recruit participants and explain study purpose, procedures, and expectations
• Obtain informed consent and document the process in the electronic medical record
• Complete required human subjects research documentation including screening logs, contact logs, consent forms, and on-study notes
• Study Data Collection (30%)
• Collect study data by administering questionnaires and conducting protocol-required assessments in person, by phone, or electronically
• Administer validated patient-reported outcome tools according to protocol requirements
• Collect and enter data into case report forms (CRFs)
• Extract relevant patient data from electronic medical records
• Record all data and procedures in accordance with source documentation guidelines
• Data Entry & Database Maintenance (15%)
• Track study participants throughout enrollment and maintain accurate enrollment records
• Maintain institutional, departmental, and protocol-specific databases (including OnCore)
• Enter study data accurately and in a timely manner and verify data quality
• Compile study data and generate reports as requested
• Provide data support for protocol, grant, abstract, and manuscript submissions
• Study Coordination (15%)
• Create and maintain protocol agendas, meeting minutes, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate study meetings and provide weekly updates to Principal Investigator, manager, and research team
• Order equipment, gift cards, and required research materials
• Serve as liaison among Principal Investigator, participants, research team, and collaborators
• Assist with regulatory submissions including Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and audits
• Coordinate outgoing reports and correspondence with sponsors and regulatory agencies
• Organize and maintain study files, regulatory binders, and source documents
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal clinical research requirements
• Professional Development (10%)
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and institutional events to stay current on policies and procedures
• Assist with preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, and training materials

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree Public Health, Psychology or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Three years Research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience or required one year Required experience with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred: Three years of experience in patient-facing research, including recruitment, data collection, and communicating directly with study participants. Bilingual English and Spanish. Knowledge of Epic, REDCap, and Qualtrics systems.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, 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.