Clinical Research Coordinator B

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

16h•$53,418 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Renal division in the department of medicine supports a diverse group of investigators, involving work on a wide spectrum of clinical trials ranging from phase I to IV, investigator and industry initiated trials. Research coordinator work includes study design, protocol development, submission to review boards, subject recruitment and enrollment, study visits and regulatory compliance in one or more studies. This position is responsible for study coordination for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within the Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division. The position involves working directly with study physicians, research nurses, and other research staff at Penn and at other sites. He/She will recruit and perform study visits, enter data, resolve queries, obtain, process, and ship specimens. The position will help advance the research mission of the Division and University and show vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality. It requires adherence to all University of Pennsylvania, IRB, and FDA guidelines and may require working off site and flexible hours. In addition, he/she will develop complex documents such as protocols and consents, lead team meetings, and may take a lead role in study communication with internal and external groups. He/She will work directly with investigators to design, set-up and execute studies. Accountable for making sure study timelines and goals are met. Independently move a clinical trial through each phase of development, resolving issues and queries with input from a supervisor as required, prepare and submit regulatory packages, correspond with sponsor & regulatory review boards, and help with study start up activities Management of clinical trials and will need to use more independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Effective problem solving abilities
Effective communication and writing skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Flexible and able to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in gene therapy trials preferred

Responsibilities

Screen, recruit and enroll consenting patients using Good Clinical Practice guidelines and conduct compliance monitoring of study participants.
Conduct study related visits, including procedures such as blood draws, vitals, medical history, ECGs and processing of biological specimens and manage study data and regulatory files per GCP.
Work with Regulatory Affairs Specialist to prepare for audits, review regulatory binders, perform internal audit and other QA activities, and handle monitor/audit visits with CROs, the FDA and other entities.
Correspond regularly with the Institutional Review Board and other regulatory agencies, including preparation and submission of protocols, protocol amendments, SAE reports and DSMB subject narratives.
With supervision, assist in preparation of research protocols and documents.
With the help of the project manager, manage/coordinate/organize the daily work of research assistants for tasks such as recruitment, study visits, and regulatory, and train them in these tasks.
Attend Investigator Meetings and communicate meeting information to the study team.
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Excellent healthcare
Tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
A wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
A wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, family time)
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
Discounts and Special Services (arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses up to two adoptions)