Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in oncology, clinical research, or intensive care (ICU)
• Experience with clinical trials, investigational products, or protocol-driven care
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and research documentation
• Strong ability to manage complex workflows and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Other Requirements

• Ability to administer adult chemotherapy and ambulatory medications
• Clinical competencies including dysrhythmia review, lab interpretation, and adverse event assessment
• Participation in continuing education and maintenance of required certifications

Be Bold.

Position Description

• Coordinate and manage oncology clinical trials by recruiting, screening, consenting, and enrolling participants while ensuring adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Deliver direct patient care in a research setting, including medication administration, chemotherapy delivery, patient education, and monitoring for adverse events and treatment compliance
• Oversee study operations and compliance, maintaining regulatory documentation, reporting adverse events, supporting audits, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies, SOPs, and federal guidelines
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams to execute study activities, resolve issues, support monitoring visits, and contribute to study start-up and closeout processes
• Support financial and data management efforts, including budget development, tracking study milestones, entering and validating clinical data, and ensuring data accuracy, security, and completeness

Choose Duke.

Join Duke Cancer Institute—one of the nation’s leading cancer centers—where innovation, discovery, and compassionate care come together to transform patient outcomes. As part of the Oncology Clinical Research Unit, you will contribute to groundbreaking Phase 1 and immunotherapy trials that are shaping the future of cancer treatment worldwide.

At Duke, you will find a collaborative and inclusive environment that values professional growth, continuous learning, and clinical excellence. You will have opportunities to participate in research publications, mentor colleagues, and advance your career within a nationally recognized academic health system.

Job Code: 00001203 clinical research nurse coordinator

Job Level: 54

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $64,966.00 to USD $104,996.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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