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Clinical Research Development Specialist
The Division of Clinical Research provides high-quality, efficient infrastructure support for all aspects of clinical protocol research at MD Anderson. Through our offices, we are devoted to the needs and protection of all those participating in or conducting clinical research while maintaining high ethical standards and compliance with all regulatory policies.
This position will serve as the clinical subject matter expert within the Division of Clinical Research, providing oversight of specialized nursing-related procedures performed by clinical trial technicians. This licensed nurse role is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining standardized training and competency programs for CVAD access and EKG acquisition. The position will ensure technician compliance with institutional, regulatory, and departmental requirements while promoting high-quality, consistent clinical research practices. The role will work closely with institutional Nurse Education, Cardiopulmonary, and other clinical partners to align training content and expectations with those provided to nursing staff. This role will also work with clinical research training team to design and implement research training programs which in turn will ensure the integrity of research data, secure compliance with institutional policies and procedures, and secure compliance with Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines related to Clinical Research.
The ideal candidate will have experience serving as a preceptor or clinical educator, previous experience as a research nurse, preferred oncology or clinical research certifications, and hands‑on experience with CVAD blood draws.
Minimum $101,000.00 – Midpoint $126,500.00 – Maximum $152,000.00
Hourly Range: Minimum $48.56 – Midpoint $60.82 – Maximum $73.08
The typical work schedule is: Hybrid; Onsite 3 - 4 times a per week
Work location: Texas Medical Center.
Why Us?
This role enhances the quality and consistency of clinical research procedures by ensuring technicians receive comprehensive training and competency validation in CVAD access, EKG acquisition, and research-related clinical practices. The position supports MD Anderson’s mission through high-impact educational leadership while offering opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
CVAD Training, Competencies & Compliance Oversight
• Develop, implement, and oversee standardized CVAD training and competency programs for clinical trial technicians
• Ensure technician practices meet institutional nursing standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor compliance, competency completion, and renewal status for CVAD‑related procedures
• Collaborate with the Nurse Education Group to align technician training with nursing education standards
Educational Program Development & Delivery
• Develop and implement courses for clinical research programs
• Create course materials and deliver online and in‑person training using adult learning methods
• Conduct competency and educational sessions for programs including GSBS, CTSA, and Research Nurse Residency
• Maintain applicable training records
Clinical Research Compliance Oversight
• Serve as a resource for interpreting Federal Regulations, Institutional Policies, and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Review audit findings and compliance trends, and deliver targeted educational sessions
• Collaborate with institutional departments to develop and train staff on standardized policies and procedures
EKG Training & Procedure Standardization
• Provide clinical oversight of EKG training and competency validation for technicians
• Partner with Cardiopulmonary Services to ensure EKG training aligns with institutional standards and scope-of-practice
• Establish and maintain standardized workflows, documentation practices, and competency assessments
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to support quality and compliance
Additional Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: Five years registered nursing experience to include four years of research nurse experience
• Preferred: Experience performing CVAD blood draws and EKGs, prior experience as a preceptor or clinical educator, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office especially PowerPoint
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN)
• Preferred: AOCN - Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse, OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification, CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, CCRA - Cert Clin Research Assoc, CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
