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Senior Coordinator Research Data - Gynecologic Oncology -
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Data Coordinator to support the Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine department, an internationally recognized program focused on research-driven patient care for individuals with gynecologic malignancies and related conditions. This department leads innovative prevention, surgical, and therapeutic clinical trials that directly inform patient outcomes across a wide spectrum of gynecologic cancers and diseases.
The Research Data Coordinator plays an integral role within UT MD Anderson by supporting minimal-risk clinical research studies through patient interaction, protocol coordination, and high-quality data management. The Research Data Coordinator works closely with investigators and multidisciplinary research teams in a regulated research environment to ensure compliance, data accuracy, and effective study conduct while contributing to the broader mission of advancing cancer research, education, and prevention. The Research Data Coordinator position offers exposure to complex clinical research operations and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, results-oriented team.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with an interest in clinical research and patient interaction, has education and work experience relevant to health research, and demonstrates the ability to learn disease-specific concepts, follow human subject research guidelines, and perform responsibilities with professionalism, accountability, and strong attention to data quality.
The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.
Salary range: Minimum 50,500.00 - Midpoint $63,000.00 - Maximum $75,500.00
Why Us?
This role supports UT MD Anderson’s mission by contributing to high-impact clinical research that advances care for patients with gynecologic cancers while offering a collaborative environment that values training, professional development, and long-term career growth. The Research Data Coordinator works within a team that maintains high standards, encourages open communication, and supports work-life balance through a structured hybrid schedule.
• 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.
This role supports UT MD Anderson’s mission by contributing to high-impact clinical research that advances care for patients with gynecologic cancers while offering a collaborative environment that values training, professional development, and long-term career growth. The Research Data Coordinator works within a team that maintains high standards, encourages open communication, and supports work-life balance through a structured hybrid schedule.
• 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Protocol Patient Management
• Assume responsibility for multiple assigned minimal-risk studies and identify potential protocol candidates
• Screen patients for eligibility and provide study-specific information to potential participants
• Collaborate with research team members and PIs regarding subject eligibility questions
• Participate in the informed consent process and register subjects using the institutional clinical trial management system
• Document study-specific information appropriately in the patient medical record
• Conduct semi-structured interviews and administer questionnaires in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Coordinate with research staff to address study-related issues including missing documentation, adverse events, and protocol deviations
• Develop and maintain screening logs and patient tracking systems
• Assist with follow-up appointments and provide telephone reminders to patients
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members via verbal, written, email, and telephone correspondence
• Assume responsibility for multiple assigned minimal-risk studies and identify potential protocol candidates
• Screen patients for eligibility and provide study-specific information to potential participants
• Collaborate with research team members and PIs regarding subject eligibility questions
• Participate in the informed consent process and register subjects using the institutional clinical trial management system
• Document study-specific information appropriately in the patient medical record
• Conduct semi-structured interviews and administer questionnaires in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Coordinate with research staff to address study-related issues including missing documentation, adverse events, and protocol deviations
• Develop and maintain screening logs and patient tracking systems
• Assist with follow-up appointments and provide telephone reminders to patients
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members via verbal, written, email, and telephone correspondence
Research Data Management
• Maintain knowledge of protocol-specific guidelines and data management procedures
• Assist in developing and maintaining systems for protocol data collection
• Abstract and collect patient data from the electronic health record and other source documents
• Obtain off-site treatment, surgery, and pathology records as required by protocol
• Enter study data into electronic case report forms or local data systems per protocol timelines
• Perform ongoing data review to ensure completeness and accuracy and correct inconsistencies
• Communicate data revision requests to physicians and research staff
• Train research staff on database utilization and management
• Assist with data compilation for manuscript and grant submissions
• Maintain knowledge of protocol-specific guidelines and data management procedures
• Assist in developing and maintaining systems for protocol data collection
• Abstract and collect patient data from the electronic health record and other source documents
• Obtain off-site treatment, surgery, and pathology records as required by protocol
• Enter study data into electronic case report forms or local data systems per protocol timelines
• Perform ongoing data review to ensure completeness and accuracy and correct inconsistencies
• Communicate data revision requests to physicians and research staff
• Train research staff on database utilization and management
• Assist with data compilation for manuscript and grant submissions
Protocol Administration Responsibilities
• Ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, federal regulations, and institutional policies
• Review new protocols for data management requirements
• Participate in or assist with Site Initiation Visits, conference calls, and protocol meetings
• Assist with annual reviews, updates, responses, and report generation
• Collaborate with PIs, study teams, and protocol administration teams on regulatory and financial tasks
• Order study supplies as appropriate
• Attend departmental meetings, mandatory training, and events related to data and protocol management
• Ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, federal regulations, and institutional policies
• Review new protocols for data management requirements
• Participate in or assist with Site Initiation Visits, conference calls, and protocol meetings
• Assist with annual reviews, updates, responses, and report generation
• Collaborate with PIs, study teams, and protocol administration teams on regulatory and financial tasks
• Order study supplies as appropriate
• Attend departmental meetings, mandatory training, and events related to data and protocol management
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned in support of research operations
Perform other duties as assigned in support of research operations
EDUCATION
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
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
- Required: 4 years Related experience. or
- Required: 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
