Clinical Research Coordinator A

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator A (CRC A) who will be responsible for the coordination of assigned industry-sponsored, federally-funded and/or investigator-initiated clinical studies through their entire lifecycle (startup, conduct and closeout).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Highly motivated and detail-oriented
Strong planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing capabilities
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
Strong ability to communicate with clinicians, researchers, sponsors, patients and families

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with industry-sponsored trials
Prior experience with start-up activities (financial and regulatory)
Prior experience with ethics committees
Prior experience with human subject research policies and practices

Responsibilities

Reviewing and comprehending assigned protocols, including study procedures and timelines, to ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with protocol, SOP, GCP and applicable regulatory requirement
Facilitating the approval of new study agreements and contracts
Assisting with the development of study materials including but not limited to, the informed consent document, case report forms (CRFs), study logs
Recruiting and enrolling study participants, coordinating study visits and serving as liaison between the participant, PI, members of the study team and external Sponsor/CRO teams
Collecting clinical data, completing source documents, and collecting, processing and shipping biological samples
Completing electronic case report forms according to source documents and responding to data clarification requests in a timely manner
Establishing and maintaining study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials as required
Preparing and managing regulatory submissions and inquiries
Coordinating and attending Investigator Meetings, Site Selection visits, routine monitoring visits, and study close out visits
Identifying problems, developing solutions, implementing approved changes to procedures and monitoring results
Training junior members of the research team
Promoting institutional values of patient and visitor satisfaction by demonstrating courtesy and respect for patients and their families, visitors and other employees
Demonstrating competence in the assessment, treatment and care of patients, and exhibiting a professional and compassionate demeanor in performance of responsibilities and to be unfailingly responsive to the needs of patients

Benefits

Excellent healthcare
Tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
Wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
Substantial amount of time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
Free or discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
Discounts on goods and services such as new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks
Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
Adoption Assistance