Senior Research Data Coordinator - Thoracic - Head and Neck Medical Oncology

MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Research Data to ensure accuracy and integrity of clinical research data across thoracic and head/neck studies. You will support protocol compliance, data collection, medical record review, and sponsor interactions.

The role involves EPIC data workflows, data management best practices, and training junior staff while collaborating with study teams and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and extract pertinent clinical research information.
• Transfer medical information accurately into PDMS and case report forms.
• Maintain high-quality research data and documentation standards.
• Participate in professional organizations, committees, presentations, seminars, and conferences to support professional development.
• Coordinate sponsor representative access to source documentation through clinic audit station access and system training.
• Troubleshoot sponsor access issues related to institutional computer systems.
• Maintain monitor logs and protocol documentation records.
• Attend site initiation meetings and support study startup activities.
• Maintain protocol assignment schedules, calendars, and educational assignments.
• Assist team members in maintaining current assignment status.
• Review clinical research records against protocol requirements to ensure timelines are met.
• Review research records for completion, accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain protocol status reports to support timely and accurate billing activities.
• Create protocol reports and review reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate protocol data entry status to accountable sources.
• Serve as a liaison between pharmaceutical representatives and data management personnel.
• Coordinate research subject data from initial registration through study termination.
• Provide clerical coverage as needed.
• Provide laboratory, biopsy, and ECG coverage as needed.
• Precept new data management personnel.
• Assess data management staff for learning deficits.
• Assist the research nurse supervisor in developing training programs.
• Assist with presenting educational and training programs to meet staff needs.

Skills

EPIC experience

Lab experience

Phlebotomy experience

Clinical data management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PDMS

Job description

Senior Coordinator, Research Data

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Thoracic-Head & Neck Medical Oncology department conducts clinical research focused on advancing treatments and improving outcomes for patients with thoracic and head and neck cancers. The department supports a robust portfolio of clinical trials and research studies through close collaboration among physicians, research nurses, data management professionals, and study teams. The Senior Coordinator, Research Data plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of clinical research data. The Senior Coordinator, Research Data supports protocol compliance, data collection, medical record review, and sponsor interactions while serving as a resource to research teams. The Senior Coordinator, Research Data also contributes to staff development and supports the successful execution of clinical research studies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in EPIC, experience working in a lab, processing biospecimens, phlebotomy experience and/or willing to be trained, clinical research data management, medical record review, protocol compliance, and research documentation. Experience coordinating sponsor interactions, managing clinical trial data, auditing research records, and training data management personnel is highly valued.

Why Us

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking clinical research while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to advancing cancer treatment. The position provides exposure to complex clinical trials, research operations, data management, and leadership activities, supporting continued professional growth within UT MD Anderson.

• 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.

Minimum Salary $50,500

Midpoint Salary $63,000

Salary Maximum $75,500

Location - Houston, onsite

Responsibilities

Data Management

• Review medical records and extract pertinent clinical research information
• Transfer medical information accurately, completely, and timely into PDMS and case report forms
• Maintain high-quality research data and documentation standards
• Participate in professional organizations, committees, presentations, seminars, and conferences to support professional development

Protocol Management

• Coordinate sponsor representative access to source documentation through clinic audit station access and system training
• Troubleshoot sponsor access issues related to institutional computer systems
• Maintain monitor logs and protocol documentation records
• Attend site initiation meetings and support study startup activities
• Maintain protocol assignment schedules, calendars, and educational assignments
• Assist team members in maintaining current assignment status

Medical Record Auditing & Reporting

• Review clinical research records against protocol requirements to ensure timelines are met
• Review research records for completion, accuracy, and compliance
• Maintain protocol status reports to support timely and accurate billing activities
• Create protocol reports and review reports for accuracy and completeness

Research Coordination & Collaboration

• Communicate protocol data entry status to accountable sources
• Serve as a liaison between pharmaceutical representatives and data management personnel
• Coordinate research subject data from initial registration through study termination
• Provide clerical coverage as needed
• Provide laboratory, biopsy, and ECG coverage as needed

Leadership & Training

• Precept new data management personnel
• Assess data management staff for learning deficits
• Assist the research nurse supervisor in developing training programs
• Assist with presenting educational and training programs to meet staff needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Four years related experience or no experience required with preferred degree.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183775
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

#LI-Onsite