Clinical Research Coordinator

Role overview

This position is for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to support a sponsor-backed oncology trial. The work is centered on study data handling, query resolution, documentation quality, and keeping records ready as the study moves toward FDA submission.

The assignment is a 12-month contract and is fully remote, with work aligned to East Coast hours. Occasional trips to New York City may be required.

This opportunity is well suited to a coordinator who enjoys the operational and data-focused side of clinical research, especially in an oncology setting. The ideal person will have experience in a cancer center or academic medical environment, be comfortable working directly with Principal Investigators and sponsors, and appreciate the level of precision needed for regulatory readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Extract study information from patient charts and physician notes, then translate it into research data.
• Input, check, and maintain trial data in Medidata Rave and related research platforms.
• Work through a large number of sponsor and data-related queries with accuracy and speed.
• Keep study files inspection-ready and aligned with GCP, sponsor expectations, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Partner closely with Principal Investigators, physicians, sponsors, monitors, and other research stakeholders.
• Join sponsor calls and provide clear, timely status updates on the study.
• Help prepare for monitoring visits by organizing documents and supplying requested materials.
• Locate pharmacy records and other supporting trial documents when needed.
• Maintain a strong focus on detail to protect data quality throughout the study lifecycle.
• Provide patient coordination support as required during the trial.

Required background

• At least 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator on clinical trials.
• Direct experience with oncology studies, ideally in an academic medical center or cancer center.
• Practical, hands-on use of Medidata Rave.
• Exposure to CTMS, EHR/EMR systems, or similar research databases.
• Ability to review medical records, clinician notes, and source documents.
• Prior experience answering sponsor and data management queries.
• Regular communication experience with Principal Investigators, physicians, sponsors, and study monitors.
• Solid knowledge of GCP and clinical research documentation standards.
• Strong organization skills and a very high level of attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.

Preferred experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or another related scientific discipline.
• Previous involvement in FDA inspections or regulatory audits.
• Background supporting sponsor-funded oncology studies in an academic cancer center.
• Familiarity with complex oncology patient populations and associated research workflows.

Additional details

Pay range: $25–28 per hour.

Duration: 12-month contract.

Work setting: 100% remote with East Coast hours.

Travel: Occasional travel to New York City as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with large volumes of clinical trial data, confident in conversations with physicians and sponsors, and motivated by the impact that precise data has on oncology research progress.

Compensation note

This is a paid contract role.