Coordinator, Clinical Research Program (Regulatory) - Leukemia

Coordinator, Clinical Research Program (Regulatory) - Leukemia

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned institution dedicated to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Department of Leukemia, the Coordinator, Clinical Research Program supports complex clinical research operations that advance innovative therapies and improve outcomes for patients with leukemia. The Coordinator, Clinical Research Program plays a critical role in protocol administration, regulatory oversight, and research program coordination.

UT MD Anderson provides an environment where clinical research excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central to its mission. The Coordinator, Clinical Research Program works closely with physicians, study chairs, protocol sponsors, and research staff to ensure clinical trials are developed, activated, managed, and maintained in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. The Coordinator, Clinical Research Program also contributes to training, quality assurance, reporting, and grant preparation activities that support departmental research goals.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, business, public health, or related field, along with progressively responsible experience supporting clinical research programs, protocol administration, regulatory compliance, and clinical trial operations. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in coordinating complex research activities, managing protocol submissions and maintenance, ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and federal regulations, developing reporting and tracking systems, supporting grant preparation efforts, and delivering training programs for research personnel. Professional certifications related to clinical research administration or coordination are valued, along with strong organizational, project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills. The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and committed to supporting the research mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center through effective coordination of clinical research programs within the Department of Leukemia.

Minimum $27.64/hour Midpoint $34.62/hour Maximum $41.59/hour

The typical work schedule is Days

Work Location: Remote

This role directly supports UT MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through outstanding research and innovation. The position offers opportunities to work with leading faculty and research teams, contribute to impactful clinical trials, develop expertise in regulatory and protocol operations, and maintain work-life balance through a remote work environment. 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.

Responsibilities Administrative & Regulatory Operations

Provide oversight of clinical research protocol development, administrative processing, and regulatory activities

Collaborate with physicians, study chairs, and protocol sponsors regarding protocol design, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Serve as liaison with research administration offices for protocol-related activities

Ensure all clinical research conducted by the department complies with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and federal guidelines

Maintain schedules for timely submission of new and revised protocols

Provide clinical trial project oversight, strategic planning, and quality assurance for research conducted within the Department of Leukemia

Collaborate with departmental personnel to maintain and improve protocol reference file systems for storing, retrieving, and accessing current protocols and correspondence

Departmental Standards & Training

Evaluate the effectiveness, accuracy, and training needs of the section

Coordinate, plan, and oversee training programs while ensuring compliance with departmental standards

Collect and develop criteria and process information for section and departmental approval and protocol submission

Conduct orientation for faculty, trainees, and research/administrative support personnel

Standardize training practices for protocol-related activities

Provide direct and indirect oversight of research and faculty support staff involved in protocol setup, activation, monitoring, and reporting

Systematically review and report on faculty assistant compliance with protocol-related job responsibilities

Information Systems & Reporting

Develop and maintain processing and tracking systems for protocol-related documentation

Establish and participate in information systems supporting research program development

Support protocol writing, processing, submission, and maintenance activities

Prepare detailed and summary reports on section and departmental productivity and responsiveness

Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting related to protocol operations and research support activities

Grants Preparation

Provide protocol and protocol-related information for grant applications in collaboration with department stakeholders

Undertake and oversee clinical trial-related grant applications through public and private funding mechanisms

Collaborate on large departmental grant applications as a preparation and production specialist

Support the development of documentation and materials required for grant submission activities

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: Master's Degree Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration or related scientific field.

Work Experience

Required: Three years research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience or one year 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. 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.