Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Research Data Coordinator is responsible for collecting, transcribing, and transmitting clinical data for multiple investigational drug studies performed. This role provides accurate / clean data in a timely manner for pharmaceutical sponsors waiting to determine the next dose level. The Research Data Coordinator is a main point of contact between CRO and site level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Receives and requests data from patient records; completes (as appropriate) case report forms (CRFs).
• Reviews patient data for completeness and accuracy.
• Identifies, enters Adverse Events (AEs) in CRFs (as appropriate).
• Performs data entry and transmits data to sponsors as required.
• Coordinates and schedules monitor(s) visits with availability of research coordinator, pharmacy and investigator in mind.
• Meets with sponsor/monitors, along with research coordinator, to review data entry. Provides support and information to monitors as necessary and as directed by supervisor(s).
• Retrieves missing data promptly to ensure completeness of CRFs.
• Assures that data entry remains current for all studies per SOP. Ensures that study team is aware of data deadlines.
• Reviews and utilizes protocols as guides for study activities.
• Maintains a study tracking file as assigned for each study and communicates as needed with accounts receivable staff regarding submitted data.
• Attends meetings and briefings regarding clinical studies as required.
• Assists in the success of the research department by performing other tasks as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) in life sciences of equivalent. May consider associate degree with applicable experience.

Specific skills & abilities:

• Working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Data collection experience
• Research knowledge