Clinical Protocol Coordinator
Apply Job ID 42868 Date posted 08/07/2026Job Family:
Clinical Trial Operations
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are looking for a Clinical Protocol Coordinator to support the operational objectives of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD). This position is a full-time position located in Bethesda, MD, with telework eligibility.
Work with auditing units, nursing staff, and medical records personnel to support audits, manage audit activities, and collate audit responses.
Conduct quality assurance activities and prepare for regulatory audits conducted by FDA, NIH, pharmaceutical sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Provide technical support to researchers and clinic staff, including protocol coordination, patient scheduling, registration activities, and resolution of study-related inquiries.
Coordinate with IRB administrators to collect, review, maintain, and submit regulatory documentation through the NIH Protocol Tracking and Management System.
Independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of NCI/DCTD.
Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to audits and clinical research activities.
Attend multicenter site calls and prepare detailed meeting notes and communication summaries.
Respond to data and regulatory queries from Theradex and prepare written responses in collaboration with nursing staff and data managers.
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents required for protocol approvals by FDA, CTEP, IRB, OPRR, and drug sponsors.
Update and maintain regulatory binders and ensure the accuracy of study and regulatory records.
Assist researchers with protocol development, review, and assembly of clinical trial documentation.
Assist in the development of internal research proposals, abstracts, poster presentations, and manuscript drafts.
Support the creation of protocol schemas, patient calendars, teaching aids, informed consent documents, and other ethics- and regulatory-related materials.
Develop and maintain study-related SOPs and operational procedures.
Collect, organize, and maintain study documentation, including investigator qualifications, trial logs, safety reports, annual reports, and correspondence.
Write, edit, and maintain study protocols, amendments, reports, and associated regulatory submissions.
Prepare and submit study safety reports, annual reports, amendments, and regulatory correspondence.
Maintain data files across multiple software systems and communication platforms.
Perform data entry, data cleanup, database queries, descriptive statistics, and basic univariate analyses.
Coordinate recruitment, scheduling, travel, and admission of research participants with clinical staff.
Communicate with IRB personnel and NIH Clinical Center staff regarding protocol approvals and regulatory actions.
Incumbent capture, no other candidates were considered due to incumbent candidate identified. They meet the labor category requirements provided by the customer.
What You Will Need:
Master’s degree
Minimum of TEN (10) years of related experience supporting clinical research, clinical trials, protocol coordination, or regulatory compliance activities.
Experience supporting clinical trials, clinical research studies, or protocol-driven research environments.
Experience preparing, maintaining, and submitting regulatory documentation.
Knowledge of quality assurance processes and regulatory audit preparation.
Experience working with IRBs, FDA regulatory requirements, and clinical research compliance processes.
Ability to anticipate research staff needs and develop alternative processes to support operational objectives.
Ability to adapt, create, and utilize tools to analyze and evaluate projects and programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Familiarity with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).
Proficiency using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Working knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
Background in clinical trials quality assurance and monitoring.
Prior support for NIH, NCI, DCTD, or other federal clinical research programs.
Ability to perform descriptive statistical analyses and manage study databases.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multicenter clinical research activities.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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