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Clinical Studies Coordinator, Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Working as a Clinical Studies Coordinator at UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical research that improves patient care while developing expertise in a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment. This role supports professional growth through hands-on research coordination, exposure to multidisciplinary teams, and involvement in cutting-edge clinical trials, while promoting a balanced and supportive workplace culture.
• 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.
Clinical Research Coordination & Patient Management
• Assess patient eligibility through interviews and medical record review in consultation with physician
• Assist in obtaining informed consent from study participants
• Screen and schedule patients according to protocol requirements
• Manage accurate patient recruitment for assigned research protocols
• Read and interpret research protocols to develop screening and scheduling systems
• Monitor study progress and ensure adherence to protocol timelines and requirements
• Track and report deviations, violations, and adverse events
• Prepare on-study notes and protocol-related documents
• Document study activities accurately in the electronic medical record
• Retrieve and compile relevant information from multiple sources including charts and phone calls
• Schedule labs and track patient visit timelines per protocol
• Maintain records of study-related activities and outcomes
• Assist in routine monitoring visits and audits with sponsors and research organizations
• Respond to sponsor, institutional, and regulatory queries in a timely manner
• Support quality assurance activities for research data accuracy and completeness
• Assist with staff training for sponsored and institutional studies
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research nurses, lab staff, and clinic personnel
• Communicate timelines, deadlines, and protocol updates to research team members
• Participate in continuing review submissions, protocol startup, and close-out activities
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and workflow processes
• Serve as a resource and preceptor for research staff and peers
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred: Master's Degree in biology, medical science or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Three years research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. With master's degree, one year experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: Experience in clinical research.
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
