Research Study Coordinator III - Cancer Clinical & Translational Research

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Research Study Coordinator III to coordinate cancer clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and CFR alignment while supporting the Cancer Clinical and Translational Research Office’s mission.

You will provide technical support to Principal Investigators, oversee recruitment and day-to-day study operations, coordinate regulatory tasks, and collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality data, patient care, and efficient trial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience with at least two (2) years of research project coordination experience.
• SOCRA or ACRP and IATA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct contact with potential and enrolled study participants expected. Provides other support as required.
• May work on multiple studies at any given time.

Skills

Study coordination

Regulatory compliance

Participant recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

SOCRA or ACRP and IATA certification required

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

The Cancer Clinical and Translational Research Office (CCTRO) is the largest clinical research department at Henry Ford Health System. We manage approximately 200 ongoing trials that focus on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of cancer. Our staff have highly specialized roles in clinical coordination, research nursing, data management, regulatory coordination, grant management, and research sample processing. This is a fast growing program that is working with the Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences Partnership toward National Cancer Institute designation. The CCTRO is very team driven and passionate about providing high quality care to our patients and excellent support to our physician investigators.

General Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Research Study Coordinator III is responsible for coordinating research projects within guides of regulatory compliance and/or Code of Federal Regulation.

• Provides technical support to Principal Investigators.
• Duties include but not limited to, interacting with both internal and external customers at all levels and oversight of recruitment and coordinating day-to-day operations of the study.

Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Direct contact with potential and enrolled study participants expected. Provides other support as required.
• May work on multiple studies at any given time.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or related field.

Experience Required

• Three (3) years of relevant experience with at least two (2) years of research project coordination experience.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• SOCRA or ACRP and IATA certification required.