Clinical Research Coordinator - Medicine

Penn State University•Tallahassee, FL

19h•$59,580 - $86,400

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator provides operational oversight for research projects and activities within a department. The role oversees project timelines and deliverables; coordinates workflows among research teams, external organizations, and stakeholders; manages budgets; facilitates data collection and management plans; prepares and submits grants, proposals, and compliance documents; and maintains study records and documentation. The coordinator ensures program compliance with government regulations, university policies, and institutional review board requirements. The position is funded for one year. Continuation beyond that period depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. The role may supervise staff, including hiring, development, and performance management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of required background checks.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of staff employment visas.

Responsibilities

Develop operating procedures and workflow processes to keep project scope and direction on schedule; monitor progress and deliverables; generate reports and present findings to stakeholders.
Coordinate meetings, training, and presentations involving participants, research teams, sponsors, and internal or external organizations; prepare meeting agendas and conduct training sessions.
Develop recruitment and data collection plans, including methods, tools, goals, and evaluation procedures.
Coordinate and create project documentation, including operating procedures, data collection forms, templates, clinical trial submissions, and manuals.
Author, review, and submit regulatory compliance documents; maintain communications with the IRB, ORA, NIH, Clinical Trials Office, HRPP, and other internal and external entities.
Maintain relationships with governmental or regulatory agencies, research organizations, and central University offices.
Direct the process for reviewing and approving new clinical trials.
Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues; recommend and implement solutions.
Manage and track budgets and resources to ensure efforts align with project or study guidelines; process project-related financial transactions, including travel, p-card, transfers, and budget realignments.
Track and document personnel and project certifications, training completion, and compliance records.
Coordinate award administration tasks and assist researchers with proposal preparation and submissions.
May supervise staff, including hiring, development, and performance management.