IIT Protocol Development Project Coordinator

Job Title
IIT Protocol Development Project Coordinator

Requisition Number
RE53017

Working Title
IITs Senior Project Manager

Department Name
7H024:MCC - CLINICAL RESEARCH ORG

Work Location
Lexington, KY.

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certification eligible

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, some standing or walking.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (40 hrs. minimum)

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking an experienced and driven IIT Protocol Development Project Coordinator (Senior Project Manager) to play a pivotal role in advancing investigator-initiated interventional cancer clinical trials. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with backgrounds in clinical trials, oncology research, project management, or clinical research operations who want to make a meaningful impact in cancer research. In this highly collaborative role, you will independently lead and coordinate the full life cycle of institutional interventional clinical trial protocols—from concept development through study close-out—working closely with physician investigators, research staff, and the IIT Protocol Development and Support Unit team. You will serve as a central facilitator, guiding protocol and document development, managing amendments, supporting accruals, and ensuring studies meet institutional, regulatory, and federal standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, enjoys managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, and excels at bringing teams together to move research forward efficiently and compliantly. You will be a trusted partner to investigators and research teams, helping transform innovative ideas into active, high-quality clinical trials.

This position has the potential to be a hybrid work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter, resume and as Optional Request 1, CV.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent skills in oral & written communication (particularly treatment study protocol writing). Microsoft Office suite, Oncore and Forte EDC CTMS experience preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree; SOCRA CCRP or ACRP certification is preferred. Experience in clinical trials protocol writing is preferred as is cancer clinical research..

Deadline to Apply
02/22/2026

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