IQVIA·Fairfax, Virginia
The Research Coordinator ensures the integrity of clinical trials by managing protocol compliance, patient screening, and informed consent processes. They are responsible for coordinating study visits, managing clinical data, and communicating with sponsors and regulatory bodies.
The Research Coordinator advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to patient care standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care. Research Coordinators assist with screening patients, schedule, and oversee all on-study requirements. Research Coordinators attend study teleconferences with sponsors and clinical research organizations to assure continuity of information.
Duties and Responsibilities: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Protocol Compliance
Identifies primary and secondary study objectives and outcome measures
Adheres to applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures related to clinical research
Complies with NEXT Oncology SOPs
Participates in providing timely, informative, and accurate communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure protocol compliance and timelines of protocol-related procedures
Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, pharmacy, and other appropriate personnel to ensure proper use of and accountability for study drugs
Provides protocol specific education to clinical staff
Facilitates and participates in the preparation for an conduct of meetings/teleconferences with sponsors, monitors, and auditors
Provides timely, accurate, and complete reporting of serious adverse events, unanticipated problems, deviations, violations, and noncompliance to the IRB and sponsor
Contributes to the development of corrective and preventive action plans for unanticipated problems, deviations, violations, and issues of noncompliance
Management of Clinical Trial Patients
Collaborates with the investigator to ascertain study patient eligibility for a clinical trial, including documentation of criteria specified in the protocol
Educates the patient and family regarding protocol participation
Provides patient education regarding required study procedures
If the Research Coordinator is a Registered Nurse, educates the patient and family regarding clinical condition, and/or disease process. If the Research Coordinator is not a RN, he/she will schedule educational time with a RN
If the Research Coordinator is a Registered Nurse, identifies patients who require increased nursing assessment and management in addition to the clinical trial requirements and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety. If the Research Coordinator is not an RN, he/she will schedule educational time with a RN
Coordinates, schedules, and ensures timely completion of protocol-required events and other requirements (e.g., pharmacokinetics or –dynamics, scans, study visits, QOL,)
Assesses individual patients for physical, psychosocial, and financial factors that could impact adherence with study requirements and implement interventions as necessary
Evaluates patient’s adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents and the return of such agents
Collaborates with the investigator to determine disease response as defined by the protocol and communicates findings to the study team and other care providers
Evaluates patient’s adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents and return of such agents
Collaborates with the investigator to determine if any treatment schedule or drug dose modification is necessary and communicates findings to the study team and other care providers
Ensures appropriate communication between research and clinical staff related to patient-specific care needs
Ensures evidence-based symptom management as permitted by the protocol
Why Join Us?
At NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business), you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration, precision, and patient safety. Our team is known for its supportive culture, strong communication, and commitment to excellence in clinical research.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com [https://jobs.iqvia.com/]
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe [https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe]
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $43,400.00 - $108,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Requires a Bachelor's degree for non-RNs or a current Registered Nursing license in Texas or Virginia, with typically 5 or more years of experience. Experience in oncology clinical trials and research coordination is preferred.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
