Description

Overview

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 Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC III) is responsible for day-to-day management of oncology clinical trials including complex early phase treatment trials. The position will oversee all subject-level study workflows including screening patients for eligibility, coordinating and tracking patient visits and procedures, and creating and maintaining research documentation. The position works directly with patients, clinic operations, providers, investigators, and teams across the clinical research enterprise.

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of assigned research protocols, with particular emphasis on data collection requirements, eligibility criteria, and long‑term follow‑up expectations.
• Independently collect, abstract, analyze, and interpret clinical trial data from pre‑study medical history through active participation and long‑term follow‑up in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Perform detailed eligibility assessments and lead patient screening and enrollment activities for assigned clinical trials.
• Coordinate and collaborate across Fred Hutch, Seattle Children's, and UW Medicine clinical, ancillary, and administrative departments to ensure accurate and timely data capture and reporting.
• Proactively track and manage the status of potential, enrolled, active, and completed clinical trial participants.
• Coordinate and oversee long‑term follow‑up activities, including data collection with clinical trial participants, internal providers, and external/community physicians.
• Design, develop, and maintain study‑specific data collection tools, source documentation templates, and completion guidelines.
• Partner with data management and data coordinators for assigned research projects to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with protocol and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and internal quality assurance reviews related to data management and protocol compliance.
• Ensure readiness for and actively support sponsor, investigator‑initiated, and institutional monitoring visits; address findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Act as a subject matter expert and liaison to investigators, clinicians, research staff, and external stakeholders regarding protocol procedures, data requirements, and study workflows.
• Lead or contribute to special projects related to data management, analysis, reporting, and presentation of study outcomes.
• Support programmatic goals by contributing to process improvement initiatives, SOP development, and best practices in clinical research operations.
• Coordinate with Regulatory staff for assigned studies, including amendments, continuing reviews, reportable events, and safety reporting.
• Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing guidance to CRC I/II staff and others as assigned; serve as a resource for complex studies.
• Oversee data management activities for assigned research projects to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with protocol and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinical research operations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in scientific/medical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six or more years of experience in medical records, cancer registry, clinical study coordination or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clinical research-related professional certification preferred.
• Experience managing oncology treatment trials preferred.
• Experience working in an academic medical center preferred.
• Experience working in Epic and a clinical trial management system (CTMS) preferred.
• 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.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $114,940, 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).

Additional Information

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.