Senior Research Nurse - Thoracic-Head & Neck Medical Oncology

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Thoracic-Head & Neck Medical Oncology department specializes in the treatment and clinical research of thoracic malignancies and head and neck cancers, advancing innovative therapies and improving outcomes through multidisciplinary patient care and clinical trial participation.

The Senior Research Nurse supports these efforts through protocol coordination, patient management, regulatory compliance, and research leadership.

The Senior Research Nurse serves as a key member of the clinical research team, collaborating with principal investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure the successful conduct of clinical trials. The Senior Research Nurse provides expert oversight of protocol implementation, patient participation, data quality, and regulatory requirements while contributing to the advancement of cancer research and patient care at UT MD Anderson.

The Senior Research Nurse also serves as a mentor and resource for research team members, supporting operational excellence and continuous program improvement.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical research studies, managing regulatory and protocol requirements, overseeing research data quality, educating patients and healthcare professionals, and mentoring research personnel. Experience in oncology research, clinical trial management, protocol operations, and leadership within a research environment is highly desirable. Must be a critical thinker, have the ability to prioritize changing demands and be a team player.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, two years of registered nurse experience, and one year oncology research nurse experience with UT MD Anderson.

Salary Range: $89,000 (minimum) - $111,000 (midpoint) - $133,000 (maximum)

Work Week:
Days, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m./Hybrid Onsite/Remote. The first 6 months will be required to be onsite 4 days a week.

At UT MD Anderson, the Senior Research Nurse plays a vital role in advancing groundbreaking clinical research that improves treatment options and outcomes for patients with thoracic and head and neck cancers. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers, contribute to innovative clinical trials, develop leadership and mentoring skills, and support a culture of excellence while maintaining a strong commitment to 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.

• Assume responsibility for the effective operation of research protocols in collaboration with principal investigators and study sponsors
• Participate in site initiation visits, conference calls, interim assessments, and written business correspondence
• Ensure research-associated test and procedure charges are captured to research financial accounts when required by protocol
• Assess patient eligibility through personal interviews and medical record reviews in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assess patient clinical status in real time and…