Senior Coordinator, Clinical StudiesThe Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator plays a critical role in coordinating and managing clinical research protocols from study activation through study completion. The Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator supports Principal Investigators, research teams, and study sponsors by overseeing protocol operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating the successful execution of clinical research activities. The Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator also provides leadership in study coordination, staff training, and quality oversight.
The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating complex clinical research studies, managing protocol operations, supporting multi-site research initiatives, conducting quality audits, and collaborating with investigators and study sponsors. Experience with clinical trial management, budget oversight, staff training, and research compliance is highly valued.
Days / Onsite / Houston, TX
Minimum Salary
$67,000
Midpoint Salary
$83,500
Salary Maximum
$100,000
ResponsibilitiesClinical Study Coordination• Perform protocol-specific tasks, including screening participants, ordering tests, collecting specimens, and documenting patient-reported responses under supervision.
• Coordinate and attend assigned study meetings and individual meetings with the Principal Investigator.
• Provide all study-related coordination necessary for multi-site grants and research initiatives.
• Support protocol implementation and ongoing study activities to ensure project objectives are met.
Study Management & Operations• Oversee the effective operation of designated clinical research protocols.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and study sponsors to address operational and budget-related issues.
• Coordinate study deliverables, personnel issues, financial reconciliations, and budget projections.
• Develop, recommend, and implement clinical study revisions for Principal Investigator approval.
• Ensure protocol activities are completed in accordance with study requirements and timelines.
Research Administration & Reporting• Assist in the collection and evaluation of data for abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operational documents, and procedure manuals.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of research documentation and study-related materials.
• Coordinate submission and maintenance of protocols associated with multi-site grant activities.
• Monitor study progress and support achievement of established objectives.
Quality & Compliance• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure research activities comply with IRB-approved protocols.
• Review study operations to ensure compliance with grant specifications and protocol requirements.
• Identify and address operational issues that may impact study performance and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement of study processes and research operations.
Leadership & Training• Train personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of assigned clinical research studies.
• Provide guidance and support to study staff involved in protocol activities.
• Assist with onboarding and education related to protocol-specific responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION- Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred: Master's Degree Public Health or related scientific field.
WORK EXPERIENCE- Required: Five years experience in research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or related field or Three
years Required experience with preferred degree. - May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis
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.
