Lead Clinical Research Coordinator — Oncology Trials Oversight

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Description – CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR III (T236091)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III.

General Responsibilities

Serve as a lead coordinator by providing oversight to less experienced staff to ensure quality and regulatory compliance with clinical research operations.

Coordinate and manage the research study lifecycle from start‑up through close‑out.

Conduct all applicable clinical and administrative activities required by the protocol such as screening, scheduling, consenting, assessing, ordering, collecting, documenting and shipping under the auspices of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead protocol screening and participant eligibility determination, working alongside other team members to ensure compliance.
• Oversee CRC I/II and CRNC I/II in review of study start‑up, SIV planning, subject management, data query resolution, and source document development.
• Conduct all study activities in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and GCP.
• Provide quality patient care to patients and their families within the area of clinical specialty.
• Manage the life cycle of the clinical trial from study start‑up through trial maintenance to study closure.
• Coordinate and organize patient care, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires.
• Perform the informed consent process following GCP.
• Communicate effectively with CRC and CRNC regarding lab reports and adverse events to ensure protocol compliance with dosing.
• In conjunction with the PI or Director, interpret and apply current research findings in the area of clinical specialty and report findings in professional journals and local, state, and national conferences.
• Schedule and coordinate patient visits and procedures, and track the study participant calendar per the protocol schedule of events.
• Coordinate patient care and/or patient follow‑up functions of the clinical study, including planning and developing related activities.
• Arrange access to study medications, including authorization for prescriptions.
• Employ strategies to maintain recruitment and retention rates.
• In collaboration with the CTO regulatory team and coordinators, complete and submit Adverse Event (AE) and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports in a timely manner and in compliance with FDA, sponsor, and institutional policies.
• Complete OnCore worksheet to ensure proper protocol billing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range

$60,835 - $98,855

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification preferred.

Preferences

• Clinical research experience.
• Ability to lead others in the coordination of research activities involved in conducting oncology clinical trials.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulatory/compliance affairs.
• Working knowledge of related scientific and clinical terminology.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Prioritization skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to walk minimally one mile a day and lift 5–10 pounds daily.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.