Clinical Research Coordinator III - Overlake

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Clinical Research Coordinator III coordinates all aspects of clinical research trials except those that require medical expertise or licensure. The role also participates in team development activities such as training, quality assurance, and procedures and tools creation.

 

The Clinical Research Coordinator III is a senior coordinator role on the Fred Hutch Community Site Research Team and is an integral part of our rapidly expanding clinical trial team focused on the advancement of mission-critical clinical trial programs in the community. The position is responsible for managing study coordination activities for Oncology treatment trials, non-treatment trials, and specimen collection protocols. The incumbent will report to the Manager of Clinical Research Operations within the Fred Hutch central clinical trials office, Clinical Research Support (CRS). The Clinical Research Coordinator III will be based at the Fred Hutch at Overlake campus in Bellevue, WA.

 

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

 

Cover letters are optional. 

Job Duties:

• Independently manages significant and key aspects of a large/complex clinical trial or all aspects of one or more small trials
• Provides day-to-day coordination of oncology clinical trials within Fred Hutch and UW clinic setting including, screening patients for protocol eligibility, ensuring informed consent has been properly obtained, enrolling subjects, collecting data, and communicating with clinic staff
• Interfaces with clinic providers and staff, ancillary services, and research staff regarding protocol implementation issues
• Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining in long term clinical trials
• Periodically audits operations and provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes
• Interfaces with study sponsors, monitors and reports SAEs; resolves study queries
• Trains and provides guidance to less experienced staff. Oversees data management for research projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Level of autonomy
  • Minimal
• Financial responsibility:
  • Coordinate patient reimbursements
  • Understand clinical trial budget and billing plans for patients enrolled on clinical trials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific/medical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum six years’ experience working in clinical research, medical records, cancer registry, clinical study coordination or related field
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, and other applicable regulations
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative and skilled working across multidisciplinary teams including clinical teams
• Resourceful and able to solve problems, yet seek guidance when needed
• Comfortable working in clinic setting and interacting with patients
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills both in-person and on telephone calls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clinical research-related professional certification
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) and a clinical trial management system (CTMS)

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A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $75,151 to $112,673, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.