Coordinator, Clinical Studies - Goal Concordant Care

Clinical Studies Coordinator
- Goal Concordant Care

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Studies Coordinator to support the Center for Goal Concordant Care Research, which focuses on improving communication, care alignment, and outcomes for individuals with advanced cancer. The Clinical Studies Coordinator will coordinate inpatient-based clinical research protocols and contribute to advancing patient-centered and value-based care delivery. The Clinical Studies Coordinator plays a key role in supporting research activities that enhance quality of life for patients and their families.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. UT MD Anderson integrates cutting-edge research with exceptional clinical care and education to eliminate cancer locally and globally. The Clinical Studies Coordinator will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment aligned with UT MD Anderson's mission and strategic priorities.

Regular onsite presence is required for most workdays at the UT MD Anderson Texas Medical Center campus in Houston, TX.

The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical research coordination, including patient-facing responsibilities such as eligibility screening, recruitment, informed consent, and data collection, along with experience using validated questionnaires for patient-reported outcomes. A background in healthcare or clinical research and strong communication, organization, and data management skills are preferred. Licenses and certifications are not specified; however, familiarity with clinical research compliance and regulatory processes is beneficial.

Salary Range
- Minimum Salary: $57,500 | Midpoint Salary: $72,000 | Salary Maximum: $86,500

Work Location:

Texas Medical Center campus, Houston, TX

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to meaningful clinical research that improves patient outcomes and experiences for individuals with advanced cancer. UT MD Anderson fosters a collaborative and mission-driven environment where employees can expand their expertise in clinical research, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and support innovative, patient-centered care initiatives while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

• Recruitment & Enrollment of Study Participants (30%)
• Study Data Collection (30%)
• Data Entry & Database Maintenance (15%)
• Study Coordination (15%)
• Professional Development (10%)

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred:
  Master's Degree Public Health, Psychology or related field.

• Required:
  
  Three years Research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience or required one year Required experience with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred:
  Three years of experience in patient-facing research, including recruitment, data collection, and communicating directly with study participants. Bilingual English and Spanish. Knowledge of Epic, REDCap, and Qualtrics systems.

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. 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.