Research Project Coordinator

$20,800 - $20,800/Yr

Baylor Scott & White Health - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Research Project Coordinator for Oncology Research is responsible for facilitating and overseeing study startup steps at the site level for oncology clinical trials. This role includes site feasibility, handling essential documents, and liaising with investigators and various departments from the receipt of the study until site activation. The coordinator will also review potential studies for fit with the site portfolio and work closely with contracts, budget development, and regulatory teams. Additionally, the position involves collecting and assessing startup metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and providing clinical trial education for a smooth transition to the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and oversee study startup steps for oncology clinical trials.
• Handle initial essential documents and liaise with investigators and site staff.
• Review potential studies to confirm their fit with the site portfolio.
• Work closely with contracts, budget development, and regulatory teams.
• Collect and assess startup metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide clinical trial education for transition from startup to clinical team.
• Define strategic initiatives, scope, goals, and timelines of the research program.
• Develop program budgets and ensure budget requirements are met.
• Prepare essential documents including clinical protocols and informed consent documents.
• Serve as the program's liaison with internal and external departments.
• Foster relationships with external entities, including academia and pharmaceutical industries.
• Design and implement processes to ensure advancement of the program's initiatives.
• Provide guidance to program team members and coordinate activities.
• Organize and conduct team meetings to ensure adherence to strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• 2 years of Clinical Research Coordinator experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with oncology clinical trials.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1