Research Data Coordinator, Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
- Requisition #: 180906
- Department: Invest. Cancer Therapeutics
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 5/21/2026
The Research Data Coordinator plays a critical role within the research operations of UT MD Anderson by providing administrative and patient care support for the coordination of clinical research studies. The Research Data Coordinator works closely with investigators, research nurses, and clinical research personnel to ensure accurate data collection, protocol compliance, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. This position supports Investigational Cancer Therapeutics and contributes directly to the successful conduct of departmental clinical research.
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within this environment, the Research Data Coordinator supports UT MD Anderson's mission by coordinating research activities, maintaining regulatory documentation, and ensuring high-quality patient data management. The Research Data Coordinator is expected to work independently, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical research setting.
The ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, and highly organized, with strong written communication skills to effectively interact with other coordinators, monitors, and external sponsors. Data entry experience is preferred but not required, as an extensive training curriculum is provided. This role requires the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical research team. The candidate must be able to accurately collect, abstract, and enter clinical research data across multiple systems, with technical aptitude and analytical skills strongly supporting success in this position.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Coordinator, Research Data contributes to groundbreaking cancer research by supporting clinical trials that advance patient care and scientific discovery. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in clinical research coordination while working alongside dedicated professionals in a mission-driven environment that values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance.
• 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
Research Protocol Coordination:
• Assist with coordination of all departmental clinical research protocols and protocol administration activities
• Communicate verbally and in writing with internal reviewers and external agencies including pharmaceutical sponsors and governmental sponsors
• Complete required forms and ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations for study initiation, conduct, and termination
• Coordinate and send outgoing materials and correspondence to regulatory and sponsoring agencies
• Prepare and submit required reports to sponsoring agencies according to specified timelines
• Inform sponsors and collaborators of protocol regulatory status during formal departmental protocol review meetings
Patient and Clinical Support
• Assist research nurses and clinical research personnel with patient-related research activities
• Answer and screen office phone calls in a professional and effective manner
• Collect, prepare, and transport blood and tissue specimens according to protocol requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate handling of specimens to designated locations
Data Management and Documentation
• Review medical records to extract required data points for research studies
• Enter and maintain patient information in electronic databases and case books
• Maintain accurate and current patient flowsheets including toxicities, adverse events, follow-up visits, and dose modifications
• Make survival calls and appropriately document outcomes
• Assist in preparation of interim and scheduled status reports using the Patient Data Management System
Administrative Organization and Reporting
• Maintain systems for controlling paper flow for protocols and related grants
• Set up, organize, and maintain protocol reference files and materials
• Generate professional documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Assist with preparation of monthly protocol review updates
• Track and enter monitor visits for department, CTRC, and pharmacy into Clinic Station
Professional Development and Department Support
• Attend department research meetings, training sessions, and conferences
• Participate in approved off-site educational meetings and conferences
• Maintain professional expertise through reference materials, lectures, and ongoing education
• Arrange coverage and notify appropriate staff when absent
• Perform other duties as assigned and anticipate departmental needs
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent and some college courses related to the position
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an appropriate scientific or administrative area
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience.
Preferred: Experience includes the ability to collect, abstract, and accurately enter clinical research data across multiple electronic systems, with data entry experience helpful but not required due to the availability of an extensive training curriculum.
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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within this environment, the Research Data Coordinator supports UT MD Anderson's mission by coordinating research activities, maintaining regulatory documentation, and ensuring high-quality patient data management. The Research Data Coordinator is expected to work independently, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical research setting.
The ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, and highly organized, with strong written communication skills to effectively interact with other coordinators, monitors, and external sponsors. Data entry experience is preferred but not required, as an extensive training curriculum is provided. This role requires the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical research team. The candidate must be able to accurately collect, abstract, and enter clinical research data across multiple systems, with technical aptitude and analytical skills strongly supporting success in this position.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Coordinator, Research Data contributes to groundbreaking cancer research by supporting clinical trials that advance patient care and scientific discovery. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in clinical research coordination while working alongside dedicated professionals in a mission-driven environment that values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance.
• 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
Research Protocol Coordination:
• Assist with coordination of all departmental clinical research protocols and protocol administration activities
• Communicate verbally and in writing with internal reviewers and external agencies including pharmaceutical sponsors and governmental sponsors
• Complete required forms and ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations for study initiation, conduct, and termination
• Coordinate and send outgoing materials and correspondence to regulatory and sponsoring agencies
• Prepare and submit required reports to sponsoring agencies according to specified timelines
• Inform sponsors and collaborators of protocol regulatory status during formal departmental protocol review meetings
Patient and Clinical Support
• Assist research nurses and clinical research personnel with patient-related research activities
• Answer and screen office phone calls in a professional and effective manner
• Collect, prepare, and transport blood and tissue specimens according to protocol requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate handling of specimens to designated locations
Data Management and Documentation
• Review medical records to extract required data points for research studies
• Enter and maintain patient information in electronic databases and case books
• Maintain accurate and current patient flowsheets including toxicities, adverse events, follow-up visits, and dose modifications
• Make survival calls and appropriately document outcomes
• Assist in preparation of interim and scheduled status reports using the Patient Data Management System
Administrative Organization and Reporting
• Maintain systems for controlling paper flow for protocols and related grants
• Set up, organize, and maintain protocol reference files and materials
• Generate professional documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Assist with preparation of monthly protocol review updates
• Track and enter monitor visits for department, CTRC, and pharmacy into Clinic Station
Professional Development and Department Support
• Attend department research meetings, training sessions, and conferences
• Participate in approved off-site educational meetings and conferences
• Maintain professional expertise through reference materials, lectures, and ongoing education
• Arrange coverage and notify appropriate staff when absent
• Perform other duties as assigned and anticipate departmental needs
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent and some college courses related to the position
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an appropriate scientific or administrative area
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience.
Preferred: Experience includes the ability to collect, abstract, and accurately enter clinical research data across multiple electronic systems, with data entry experience helpful but not required due to the availability of an extensive training curriculum.
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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 180906
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 66,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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