Clinical Research Coordinator - Center of Early Detection & Interception Solid Tumor

Clinical Research Coordinator - Center of Early Detection & Interception Solid Tumor

Building upon Dana‑Farber’s deep experience in early cancer detection and treatment, we’ve created a robust, integrated clinical/research program—Centers for Early Detection and Interception. This program brings together Dana‑Farber’s expert clinicians and researchers across all cancer types, working together in a unified, multi‑disciplinary effort that will accelerate progress in early cancer detection and interception.

• Support the research team in the execution of clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and operate under guidance of Principal Investigator(s), the DFCI Clinical Trials Office, and the Clinical Research Director.
• Lead patient recruitment and consenting efforts on the Longwood campus, providing timely entry of study data into clinical trials management software, screening for protocol eligibility, and obtaining consent from patients for industry‑sponsored and biobanking studies.
• Collect, compile, and manage patient clinical information. Ensure prompt collection and shipment of protocol‑related samples to external entities as necessary. Maintain regulatory binders and assure study compliance with state, federal, and IRB mandates. Register study participants to clinical trials.
• Oversight of the clinical trials start‑up process from receipt of protocols through the Scientific Review Committee and IRB submissions, and site activation activities.
• Responsible for data reporting and management, collection of source documents, use and development of case report forms, adverse events reporting, filing, and archiving of study records, and resolution of data queries.
• May prepare and or complete regulatory related reports and IRB submissions. Maintain and organize study participant/subject trial binder and regulatory binders, enter all required study data on an ongoing basis and as applicable.
• Ensure all study related samples are collected, properly prepared, and shipped according to the protocol requirements and IATA/DOT regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Protocol Scheduling, Materials Management, the Clinical Research Laboratory, Pharmacy, Research Nursing, and other departments, as needed per the requirements of the clinical trial.
• Responsible for organizing and preparing for both internal and external auditing and study monitoring visits.
• Coordination and management of clinical trials throughout the trial life cycle, including communication with sponsors and regulatory authorities.
• Close‑out of clinical trials, including contributing to research articles, audit preparation, and communication with regulatory agencies and other disciplines involved.
• Interact with study participants as directed/required by the protocol and/or study team.
• May be responsible for tissue sample collection per trial requirements.

• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Must practice discretion and always adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 1 year of Dana‑Farber Associate Clinical Research Coordinator experience required.
• 0–1 years of experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology‑oriented business environment preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Haitian Creole is strongly preferred to support effective communication and engagement with participants.

Contact with adult patients of all ages and populations. Will distribute protocol schedules, quality of life surveys or other study‑related questionnaires, subject diaries, and/or conduct follow‑up communication with patients.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). $48,100.00 – $54,400.00