Coordinator Clinical Studies - Gynecologic Oncology

Clinical Research Coordinator

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine department, an internationally recognized program dedicated to advancing research-driven patient care. The Clinical Research Coordinator plays a critical role in coordinating complex clinical research protocols that support innovative prevention, surgical, and therapeutic trials across gynecologic malignancies.

At The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Clinical Research Coordinator contributes to an institution widely regarded as a global leader in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. This Clinical Research Coordinator role supports multidisciplinary clinical teams and investigators in a highly regulated research environment, ensuring protocol integrity, patient safety, and data quality across single-site and multicenter clinical trials.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in clinical research coordination or direct patient care, experience working with investigators and clinical teams in a regulated research environment, and a demonstrated commitment to data quality, patient safety, and collaborative research operations.

The typical work schedule is Monday Friday, 8am 5pm. The work arrangement for this position is Hybrid.

Salary range: Minimum - $57,500, Midpoint - $72,000, Maximum - $86,500.00

UT MD Anderson's Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine department is internationally renowned for research-driven patient care and offers a collaborative, results-oriented environment where clinical research directly informs patient outcomes. This role provides meaningful opportunities to contribute to high-impact multicenter trials, work closely with leading investigators, and grow long-term clinical research skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid schedule.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Management & Study Coordination

• Assume responsibility for the overall effective operation and conduct of designated protocols under supervision of the PI or manager
• Serve as a liaison with patients, physicians, and research staff to provide administrative and patient care services
• Assess patients and verify protocol eligibility for potential study participants
• Assist with the informed consent process and ensure proper understanding and documentation
• Register and maintain protocol patients in OnCore per SOP and institutional standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to document patient care, meet protocol objectives, and maintain patient safety
• Develop and maintain research documents and tools to support clinical trial requirements

Data Management & Reporting

• Document study-related data in the patient medical record as required and within scope of role
• Enter and validate study-related data in protocol-specified databases, case report forms, and institutional reports
• Obtain patient charts and external records needed for protocol compliance
• Maintain knowledge of protocol databases and electronic applications to ensure audit preparedness
• Prepare data for continuing reviews, audits, and safety reports for supervisor review
• Generate protocol summary and user-defined data reports as requested
• Compile protocol data for manuscript submissions as requested

Monitoring & Multicenter Coordination

• Build and maintain relationships with sub-site investigators and study teams for multicenter trials
• Lead and organize monthly multicenter study team meetings, including agenda preparation and reporting
• Participate in site initiation and logistics meetings and assist with protocol-specific training materials
• Provide protocol database training and respond to data-related inquiries from participating sites
• Assess and verify sub-site participant eligibility through EDC review
• Register and maintain sub-site patients in OnCore per SOP and institutional standards
• Monitor external site data, issue queries, and work with sites to resolution
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, institutions, and agencies through written and verbal correspondence

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support research operations

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: Master's Degree Public Health or related scientific field.

Work Experience

Required: 3 years Research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. or

1 year Required experience with preferred degree. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

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