Lead Research Data Coordinator

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/V

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates in Norfolk is seeking a Lead Research Data Coordinator to oversee day-to-day data coordination activities for oncology studies. This in-person role offers full-time employment with benefits and a compensation range reflective of experience.

Responsibilities include coaching Data Coordinators, data extrapolation, case report forms, monitoring, patient enrollment screening, and maintaining study records with strict regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in healthcare, life sciences, business or related field; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical research data management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a data coordinator required.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and leadership to Data Coordinators.
• Assist with workload balancing, study assignments, and prioritization.
• Assist with onboarding and competency development for new Data Coordinators.
• Keeps current all applicable patient reporting and tracking functions.
• Extrapolates data, completes case report forms, and ensures timely data submission per SOPs.
• Participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Screen patients for potential study enrollment.
• Assist with scheduling procedures to maintain protocol compliance.
• Coordinate patient follow-up visits and timely data submission.
• Maintain confidential research records per regulations.
• Orders and maintains research supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data management

Medical terminology

Clinical data coordination

Education

Associate degree or higher in healthcare, life sciences, or related field

SoCRA or ACRP certification

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Research Data Coordinator located in our Norfolk location.

Employment Type: Full Time

In Person

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Compensation Range: $20.65 - $39.95. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and peer leadership to Data Coordinators
• Assist with workload balancing, study assignments, coverage planning, and prioritization of high‑risk data work.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and competency development for new Data Coordinators.
• Keeps current all applicable patient reporting and tracking functions
• Extrapolates data, completes case report forms, and ensures timely data submission in accordance with SOPs
• Actively prepares for and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• May assist with screening patients for potential study enrollment
• Assists with patient scheduling for procedures required to maintain protocol compliance
• Assists with coordinating patient follow‑up visits and timely data submission
• Maintains research records in a confidential manner according to all applicable regulations
• Orders and maintains research supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree in healthcare, life sciences, business or a related field, bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent clinical research experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical research data management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Minimum of one year experience as a data coordinator required
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.