Clinical Research Coordinator - Neurofibromatosis and Neuro-Oncology

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is hiring in Neuro-Oncology, a sub-section of Oncology. The Neuro-Oncology team is under the direction of Dr. Michael Fisher, who also serves as the Director of the Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trials Consortium (NFCTC). Dr. Cassie Kline is the Director of Clinical Research for Neuro-Oncology, and also serves as the Director of Data Quality and Integration of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC). We currently have over 50 ongoing clinical trials, in different phases, that cover an array of tumors that affect the central nervous system (CNS). Our Principal Investigators (Pl) are dedicated to improve the survival outcomes, quality of life, and care of children and young adults with CNS tumors. The Pis are joined with a team of clinical research coordinators, study nurses, nurse practitioners, and other ancillary team members. Our group aims to grow novel clinical trials within the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, but we are also active members of neuro-oncology clinical research consortia, such as NFCTC and PNOC, and collaborate broadly with institutions through the US and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
At least two (2) years of clinical/research coordination experience Required
Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a related field Preferred
At least three (3) years of clinical/research coordination experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Adhere to an IRB approved protocol
Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects
Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants
Coordinate protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care
Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants
Maintain study source documents
Report adverse events
Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance
Educate subjects and family on protocol, study intervention, etc.
Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
Prepare, manage, submit, and maintain essential regulatory documents (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and remain aware of the regulatory status for projects within scope of role
Register study on ClinicalTrial.gov as appropriate
Complete case report forms (paper & electronic data capture) and address queries
Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visit as appropriate
Facilitate study close out activities as appropriate
Coordinate research/project team meetings
Collect, process and ship laboratory specimens
Schedule subject visits and procedures
Retain records/archive documents after study close out
Manage study finances including sponsor invoicing & resolving study subject billing issues
Develop advertisement materials
Act as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals
Organize and/or run study-related meetings locally or across teams (for multi-site projects)
Support study team communications and outreach
Provide training to junior staff on conduct of research studies
Document investigational product (drug/device) accountability
Self-monitor and self-audit responsibilities
Develop informed consent document and/or draft or edit IRB protocols or related documents such as study administration manuals
Maintain Clinical Trial.gov
Develop Case Report Forms
Assignments to include more complex studies