Senior Research Coordinator - Duncan Cancer Center

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Research Coordinator for the Duncan Cancer Center. The role oversees daily operations of oncology clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance and high-quality study conduct.

The position coordinates patient screening, enrollment, treatment schedules, follow-up, and documentation, acting as a primary liaison among investigators, sponsors, and departments. Mentorship to junior staff and focus on patient safety are core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field is required; five years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Experience in oncology clinical research is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages multiple oncology clinical trials, including initiation, enrollment, treatment, follow-up, and closure.
• Coordinates activities to ensure protocol compliance, accurate documentation, and adherence to timelines.
• Serves as a liaison between investigators, sponsors, clinical teams, and research personnel.
• Identifies and resolves complex study-related operational challenges.
• Mentors junior research coordinators and supports study efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Bachelor of Science degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Senior Research Coordinator – Duncan Cancer Center

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Research Coordinator – Duncan Cancer Center

Division: Duncan Cancer Center

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $70,618 – $83,080

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Senior Research Coordinator independently manages and oversees the daily operations of multiple complex oncology clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance, regulatory adherence, and high-quality study conduct. This position serves as a primary liaison between principal investigators, clinical teams, sponsors, and institutional departments, coordinating all aspects of patient screening, enrollment, treatment, follow-up, and study documentation. Responsibilities include managing competing study priorities, identifying and resolving complex operational challenges, overseeing data quality, and ensuring timely completion of protocol-required activities.

The Senior Research Coordinator also serves as an experienced resource for the research team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior coordinators while supporting patient safety, study efficiency, and continuous process improvement.

Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have demonstrated a strong commitment to building a long-term career in clinical research. This position also offers flex day opportunities based on departmental needs and job responsibilities, providing additional workplace flexibility while supporting departmental operations and research goals.

Job Duties

Clinical Trial Management and Coordination, Patient Screening, Enrollment and Clinical Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, and Quality Assurance, Senior-level leadership and Operational Support

• Independently manages multiple complex oncology clinical trials, including study initiation, enrollment, treatment, follow-up, and closure.


• Coordinates study activities to ensure protocol compliance, accurate documentation, and adherence to study timelines.


• Serves as a primary liaison between investigators, sponsors, clinical teams, and research personnel.


• Identifies and resolves complex study-related operational challenges.

Patient Screening, Enrollment, and Clinical Coordination

• Independently coordinates patient screening, eligibility review, enrollment, randomization, and follow-up.


• Reviews medical records and laboratory results to support investigator eligibility determinations.


• Coordinates complex treatment schedules, study visits, and protocol-required procedures across clinical departments.


• Performs or coordinates blood draws, specimen collection, processing, and EKGs/ECGs, as appropriate.


• Educates patients regarding study participation, treatment schedules, and protocol requirements.

Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, and Quality Assurance

• Ensures accurate study documentation and compliance with protocols, GCP, and institutional and regulatory requirements.


• Independently oversees study data management, EDC entry, and query resolution.


• Identifies, documents, and escalates protocol deviations, adverse events, and compliance concerns.


• Coordinates sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and resolution of findings.

Senior-Level Leadership and Operational Support

• Provides mentorship, training, and guidance to junior research coordinators.


• Serves as an experienced resource for complex study protocols and operational issues.


• Identifies opportunities to improve study workflows, efficiency, and compliance.


• Collaborates with research leadership to manage priorities and support study enrollment goals.


• Independently manages multiple complex breast oncology clinical trials within the Breast Oncology group.


• Works closely with principal investigators and multidisciplinary clinical teams at Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, and Harris Health System.


• Coordinates patient screening, enrollment, treatment schedules, follow-up visits, and protocol-required assessments across multiple clinical departments.


• Collaborates with investigational pharmacies, infusion centers, pathology, and laboratory services to ensure timely completion of study-related activities.


• Oversees day-to-day study operations, data management, and documentation to maintain protocol compliance and research quality.


• Identifies and resolves complex study-related challenges, including scheduling conflicts, treatment coordination, and protocol deviations.


• Coordinates sponsor monitoring visits, audit preparation, and resolution of study-related findings.


• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior research coordinators and supports improvements in departmental workflows and study efficiency.


• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.


• Five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required; Master’s degree preferred.


• Prior clinical research experience strongly preferred, particularly in oncology or an academic medical center environment.


• Internal candidates are strongly preferred, especially those currently working within the Cancer Center.


• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple clinical research studies and competing priorities.


• Experience mentoring, training, or providing guidance to junior research staff preferred.


• Strong knowledge of clinical research protocols, regulatory requirements, and study coordination activities preferred.


• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.