Clinical Research Coordinator - Neuro Ophthalmology

Wills Eye Hospital • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Neuro Ophthalmology Department is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical research trials. This individual will work directly with patients to facilitate study enrollment, obtain informed consent, schedule and conduct study visits, and ensure compliance with study protocols. The coordinator will also serve as a liaison between investigators, sponsors, and other research staff, while maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CCRP or CRA certification strongly preferred
• Knowledge of FDA and IRB requirement for drug and device research protocols
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently
• Commitment to continuous learning as required
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to manage time, multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations
• Exhibits a cooperative attitude toward patients, co-workers, and investigators
• Maintains a professional appearance and professional work environment
• Effectively communicates on appropriate information on project status, unresolved problems and issues involving departments and companies
• Displays willingness to assist co-workers in the interest of meeting group goals

Nice To Haves

• Ophthalmic experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall coordination of site specific clinical trial activities
• Maintains ongoing communication with the study team, sponsor, and other relevant programs at Wills, including scheduling routine study team meetings
• Manages and participates in all aspects of sponsored clinical trial preparation, start up and implementation
• Obtains informed patient consents, patient screenings for eligibility, enrolling/monitoring study patients in an outpatient setting, and ensuring protocol compliance
• Reviews protocols with PI and makes all necessary preparations for the study
• Schedules subject visits and any necessary testing
• Monitors subjects per protocol requirements and ensures adherence to all protocol requirements
• Assists with preparation and filing of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and responses to inquiries
• Organizes and maintains complete and accurate study documentation, including regulatory binders and all documentation required by the sponsor
• Assumes responsibility for all documenting, adverse events reporting, and maintenance of regulatory files with accuracy and timeliness
• Collects, reviews and reports study data to the sponsor, completes case report forms and submits to EDC, resolves data queries, processes and ships study specimens including blood and tissue samples
• Documents all communications between patients, investigators, monitors and sponsor related to specific study
• Works closely with the Principal Investigator, Clinical Trials Manager, and study team to identify problems relating to study conduct and develop solutions
• Schedules, assists in preparing for and participates in on-site visits with the sponsor
• Ensures patient safety, protocol compliance and data quality
• Serves as a liaison between the patient, investigator, IRB and study sponsor
• Closes the study with the sponsor and stores study records appropriately
• Applies knowledge of regulatory processes including Institutional Review Board (IRB), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to all aspects of study conduct
• Adheres to all hospital, FDA and GCP guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree