Sr. Data Coordinator

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. 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.

 

The  Senior Data Coordinator is a senior-level data professional responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of clinical trial data throughout the study lifecycle. This role provides advanced expertise in protocol interpretation, complex data review, and quality oversight, and serves as a key liaison between investigators, clinical teams, biostatistics, and external partners. The incumbent works with a high degree of independence, exercises seasoned judgment in resolving complex data issues and protocol deviations, and plays a leadership role in mentoring Data Coordinators I and II, supporting training initiatives, and advancing departmental data quality standards.

 

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.

 

• Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical trial data collection, abstraction, protocol interpretation, EDC use, and data quality standards.
• Review, interpret, and provide expert input on research protocols with attention to data feasibility, accuracy, and downstream reporting needs.
• Independently monitor, abstract, code, analyze, and evaluate complex patient and participant clinical trial data.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex data discrepancies, trends, and protocol deviations; escalate issues as appropriate.
• Perform advanced quality assurance activities, including routine and targeted audits, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to ensure data integrity, completeness, and audit readiness throughout the study lifecycle.
• Serve as a primary liaison for physicians, investigators, research staff, external partners, and data suppliers to ensure accurate interpretation of data standards, protocol requirements, and timely, complete data submission.
• Coordinate and represent the data function during internal reviews, sponsor interactions, and external audits or appointed agency reviews.
• Maintain and oversee clinical research databases and contribute to database structure, validation, maintenance, and data reconciliation in collaboration with research and information systems staff.
• Provide expert input into the development and revision of data acquisition forms, CRFs, and data collection tools.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and special projects related to data quality or operational effectiveness.
• Participate in committees and workgroups focused on data quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Provide functional oversight, mentorship, and training support to Data Coordinators I and II; contribute to onboarding and knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Support departmental policies, procedures, goals, and initiatives; perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS, RRA, ART, or two year degree in the medical field. 
• Three years of experience in medical records, cancer registry, or related field. 
• Strong computer skills and experience working with databases. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Medical terminology. 

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.77 to $42.39 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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 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.