NCTN Program Coordinator

NCTN Program Coordinator

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Cancer Center

Position #:

Working Title: NCTN Program Coordinator

The National Clinical Trial Network (NCTN) Coordinator will serve as a member of the NCTN program housed within the Oncology Clinical Research Support Team (OCRST). This position supports the NCTN and Lead Academic Participating Site (LAPS) Program at the CU Cancer Center and affiliated sites throughout Colorado. The coordinator will coordinate activities related to new site setup, serve as a resource for affiliate sites, compile and report study metrics, coordinate investigator onboarding, and manage agenda and data for the LAPS Executive Committee and other program meetings.

• Assist in coordination of LAPS Executive Committee activities, including compiling protocol and site-specific information on new study activations, gathering accrual data, and distributing agenda and meeting materials.
• Coordinate new performance site set‑up in accordance with NCTN/NCI CTEP requirements, including obtaining institution codes, RTF numbers, and ensuring all standards are met.
• Manage performance site pharmacies, including PMB setup, pharmacy worksheet submissions, and accuracy of pharmacy staff records.
• Maintain the Clinical Trial Support Unit (CTSU) database and roster new staff and investigators as they are onboarded.
• Administer the NCI Registration and Credentialing Repository (RCR) database for investigators, co‑investigators, and research pharmacists; create and update NCI profiles on a yearly basis.
• Nominate new investigators to national groups as needed.
• Ensure the NCTN website remains up to date with education materials.
• Participate in planning, conduct, and follow up of the Annual NCTN Educational Retreat; record sessions and upload to the website.
• Assist with annual LAPS reporting, accrual data, new protocol activation data, and program growth metrics.
• Monitor monthly Institutional Progress Reports to maintain good standing with national groups, coordinating distribution and follow‑up on delinquent data.
• Submit monthly clinical trial pipeline reports for project management teams.
• Assist with collection of materials needed for audits (DSMC, national groups).
• Develop, implement, and maintain tracking and reporting tools to meet program goals and improve transparency.
• Collaborate with the OCRST and other Cancer Center departments to improve procedures and workflows.
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Adhere to all Level I duties and conduct.
• Independently manage and support more complex tasks and assignments.
• Travel to LAPS participating sites as needed for training, compliance monitoring, audit preparation, and general assistance.
• Coordinate and manage activities related to investigator and staff onboarding, credentialing, and rostering in accordance with UCCC and NCI requirements.
• Recommend and draft enhancements to SOPs, guidance documents, or other tools/templates pertinent to the NCTN/LAPS program.

Hybrid – 3 days per week on campus and additional days as needed for in‑person meetings.

• Medical, Dental, and additional insurance (disability, life, vision).
• 401(a) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off, Vacation Days (22/year), Sick Days (15/year), Holiday Days (10/year).
• Tuition benefit available to staff.
• ECO Pass for reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, business administration, business, communication, or a directly related field.
• Experience:
  
  One year of clinical research or related experience.

• Education:
  
  Same as Level I.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of clinical research or related experience.
• Substitution:
  Associate’s degree plus two additional years of related work experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Master’s or other graduate degree in a relevant field also…