Duke University

Clinical Research Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute

Duke University$61K — $101K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree required; clinical research experience preferred.
  • Minimum of two years relevant clinical research experience.
  • Completion of the DOCR North Carolina State Approved Clinical Research Apprenticeship Program may substitute for one year of required experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and web-based software.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate complex Phase I-III oncology clinical trials.
  • Manage participant recruitment, retention, and study visit activities.
  • Serve as the liaison between sponsors, investigators, and regulatory offices.
  • Oversee data collection, quality assurance, and compliance documentation.
  • Support scientific and regulatory activities through reporting and submissions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs.
  • Generous retirement benefits.
  • Family-friendly cultural programs.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
The Duke Cancer Institute's Adult Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Malignancies & Cellular Therapy Clinical Research Program is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our Multiple Myeloma Clinical Research Team. In this role, you will lead and coordinate complex Phase I-III clinical trials that advance groundbreaking therapies for patients with multiple myeloma and other hematologic malignancies. You will serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary research team responsible for managing all aspects of clinical trial operations, participant coordination, regulatory compliance, investigational product management, data integrity, and sponsor collaboration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to innovative cancer research while working alongside nationally recognized physicians, scientists, and clinical research professionals. Minimum Requirements - Associate's degree - Minimum of two years of relevant clinical research experience - Completion of the DOCR North Carolina State Approved Clinical Research Apprenticeship Program may substitute for one year of required experience - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based software systems - Experience maintaining accurate records, documentation, and regulatory files - Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills Preferred Qualifications - Oncology clinical research experience - Clinical trials coordination experience - Experience supporting Phase I, II, or III clinical trials - Experience working with investigational products and protocol-driven research - Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB requirements, and human subject protections - Experience using clinical research systems such as OnCore, eREG, iRIS, or electronic health records - Experience supporting hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant, or cellular therapy research programs Other Requirements - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Duke-approved equivalent is required - Ability to support participant visits, specimen collection activities, monitoring visits, and study-related meetings - Must maintain compliance with institutional, sponsor, FDA, and study-specific requirements - May provide training, guidance, and oversight to other research staff As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will: - Lead and coordinate complex oncology clinical trials by managing study startup, participant enrollment, protocol implementation, monitoring visits, study closeout activities, and compliance with institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements. - Manage participant recruitment, screening, consent, retention, and study visit activities for interventional and procedural studies, ensuring participant safety, protocol adherence, and accurate documentation throughout the research lifecycle. - Serve as the primary liaison between sponsors, investigators, research teams, regulatory offices, and clinical partners while supporting feasibility assessments, regulatory submissions, investigational product management, monitoring visits, and audit readiness activities. - Oversee research data collection, quality assurance, reporting, and documentation by maintaining accurate clinical databases, supporting data analysis efforts, preparing study reports, and ensuring compliance with FAIR data principles and data-sharing requirements. - Support scientific and regulatory activities through adverse event reporting, IRB submissions, FDA documentation, protocol development support, literature reviews, publication activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Trial Operations & Study Management - Coordinate multiple Phase I-III oncology clinical trials and research studies - Develop and maintain study-specific operational workflows and documentation - Support protocol activation, implementation, ongoing management, and closeout - Facilitate study feasibility assessments and operational planning - Manage international study documentation when applicable - Prepare studies for monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and closeout activities - Ensure research supplies and equipment are available and operational - Utilize OnCore, eREG, and other research systems to manage research protocols and participant activities Regulatory & Compliance Management - Prepare, submit, and maintain regulatory documentation - Collaborate with ORAQ on FDA submissions and regulatory reporting requirements - Support sponsor, IRB, FDA, and institutional compliance activities - Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable events through iRIS - Ensure compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, GCP guidelines, and sponsor requirements Participant Management - Screen participants for eligibility and enrollment - Conduct and document informed consent processes - Coordinate study visits and protocol-required procedures - Implement recruitment and retention strategies - Monitor participant safety and protocol compliance - Identify, document, and report adverse events and safety concerns Investigational Product Management - Manage all aspects of investigational product accountability - Coordinate receipt, storage, tracking, dispensing, and documentation of study drug inventory - Serve as liaison with sponsors, Investigational Drug Services (IDS), and clinical teams - Support randomization and blinding/unblinding processes in accordance with study protocols Data Management & Reporting - Collect, enter, verify, and maintain research data - Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and quality across assigned studies - Develop data collection tools and quality assurance processes - Support data management plans and sponsor reporting requirements - Generate reports, data summaries, tables, and visualizations for investigators and stakeholders - Assist with repository submissions and research data sharing activities Leadership & Professional Development - Participate in departmental committees, workgroups, and continuous improvement initiatives - Provide guidance and training to research staff as appropriate - Assist in developing SOPs, tools, and resources for research operations - Maintain current knowledge of clinical research regulations, industry trends, and therapeutic developments - Actively contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence Scientific Contributions - Conduct literature searches and reviews - Support protocol development and study design activities - Assist with grant and funding proposal development - Contribute to abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications - Collaborate with investigators on scientific and operational initiatives Job Level: 52 Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,026.00 to USD $101,959.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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