Clinical Research Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Experience with surveys and interviews in clinical research REDCap experience Familiarity with Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) and patient outcomes research Experience with data capture forms and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems Experience in oncology, palliative care, or regulatory environments Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and OnCore

Other Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or Duke-approved equivalent) Ability to support study compliance, regulatory documentation, and audit readiness May support training delivery, clinic onboarding, and workflow implementation across multiple sites

Be Bold. Position Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage clinical research operations (55%)

Develop and implement recruitment, screening, consent, and retention strategies Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants; conduct and document study visits Maintain study compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements Manage study documentation including regulatory binders, enrollment logs, and system records Record and report adverse events (AEs) and maintain Delegation of Authority logs Prepare and submit IRB documentation and support development of COI, DSMPs, and RDSPs Support study financial tracking, participant payments, and budget coordination Contribute to study start-up, closeout, and monitoring activities

Support ePRO implementation and clinic engagement (HSII initiative)

Assist with rollout of Epic eSym module across 45 cancer clinics Review and improve patient-facing educational and training materials Deliver training to clinic staff on workflows and ePRO utilization Conduct site procedural compliance audits and support ongoing quality improvement

Manage and ensure quality of research data (25%)

Utilize EMR and EDC systems to collect, manage, and validate data Develop and implement data collection tools, surveys, and questionnaires Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and security compliance Identify and resolve data discrepancies and suggest process improvements

Facilitate communication and collaboration (10%)

Serve as liaison between study teams, sponsors, investigators, and internal stakeholders Communicate study updates, escalate issues appropriately, and respond to inquiries promptly Support literature reviews and contribute to protocol development, presentations, and publications

Provide leadership and mentorship (5%)

Participate in team meetings, committees, and cross-functional initiatives Train and mentor team members on study processes and responsibilities Support professional development and actively engage in learning opportunities

Ensure ethical conduct of research (5%)

Adhere to all SOPs, regulations, and ethical guidelines governing clinical research Educate staff and participants on distinctions between clinical care and research Maintain required certifications and ensure compliance with institutional policies

Choose Duke. Join Duke Cancer Institute’s Cancer Patient Experience Research Program, where innovation, compassion, and discovery come together to improve the lives of cancer patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative research environment focused on advancing patient-centered outcomes and implementing cutting-edge tools like ePROs at scale. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top academic and research institutions globally, offering you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work alongside leading experts in oncology and palliative care.

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• Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $99,960.00. 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.
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