Clinical Research Coordinator B
About The Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator B will coordinate clinical research activities for the Philadelphia Wellness Initiative (PWI), a large, community-partnered study of health and wellbeing among Philadelphia adults in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy. The position supports day-to-day operations of the PWI interventional sub-study, in which some participants are offered GLP-1 therapy and metabolic medicine support, and study regulatory activities. The coordinator also leads recruitment of approximately 750 Penn Medicine primary care patients into the observational cohort. Reporting to the Program Manager, the coordinator will help prepare for study launch by supporting regulatory preparation and building clinical and recruitment workflows, then pilot those workflows after launch. The role will focus primarily on clinical operations, including coordinating interventional study activities with the clinical team, monitoring protocol adherence and participant safety, and coordinating outreach with primary care providers and patients. The coordinator works with investigators, clinicians, primary care practices, research staff, and participants to advance the Department’s and University’s research mission. The position is contingent upon funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience coordinating study activities in a clinical setting and recruiting and consenting research participants, including by phone.
- Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations and Good Clinical Practice.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and research data systems such as REDCap.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in Epic, including chart review, In Basket messaging, and MyChart (My Penn Medicine) patient outreach for research.
- Experience with study start-up, including piloting new workflows.
- Clinical trial experience, including adverse event reporting.
- Experience preparing IRB submissions and maintaining regulatory documentation.
Responsibilities
- Help build, test, and pilot clinical workflows for the interventional sub-study.
- Coordinate with the clinical team and document and report adverse events.
- Help oversee IRB and regulatory documentation during study start-up and implementation.
- Coordinate provider notifications through Epic In Basket and patient outreach through My Penn Medicine, phone, and text.
- Confirm eligibility, guide participants through remote electronic consent, and support baseline surveys.
- Lead recruitment of about 750 Penn Medicine primary care patients into the PWI observational cohort.
- Monitor participant safety, protocol compliance, and data quality, and adhere to University of Pennsylvania and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Benefits
- 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 at Penn; dependent children may also receive tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans, with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Substantial time away from work during the year.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University resources, cultural activities, libraries, and athletic facilities.
- Discounts and special services, including arts, entertainment, transportation, and other goods and services.
- Flexible work options and hours.
- Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption assistance reimbursement for eligible expenses, for up to two adoptions in a household.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
