Clinical Research Coordinator

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health in coordination with the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to implement day-to-day operations for innovative research projects related to cancer control and care. The Coordinator will join an interdisciplinary team of research staff and analysts working to test and evaluate innovative strategies to increase the impact of cancer care delivery. The Coordinator will conduct administrative, regulatory, and research-related activities for complex pragmatic trials and mixed-methods projects with oversight from the Principal Investigator and Associate Director.

Assists in the management of clinical trials under direct supervision by coordinating patient screening, enrollment, and data collection. Supports IRB submissions and helps prepare manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations. Works closely with the Principal Investigator, manager, and study team to address study needs, implement approved changes, and monitor outcomes. Contributes to investigator-initiated, multi-center, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research studies.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop project documentation, including portions of project plans, study protocols, standard operating procedures, and other regulatory documents. Update regulatory databases.
• Execute research project activities by initiating study procedures; conducting and overseeing recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up procedures for study participants; and coordinating primary data collection and preparation.
• Conduct qualitative interviews with study participants, coordinate participant payments, and update research databases. 
• Assist with qualitative research analyses by coding interview transcripts, creating codebooks, and summarizing information in case reports.
• Assist with manuscript preparation and results dissemination. Conduct literature reviews and assist with drafting portions of manuscripts and presentations as needed.
• Coordinate meetings and track project tasks and deliverables. Maintain decision logs and meeting notes. 
• Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical investigations, included possessing an in-depth knowledge of the federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical studies and human subject protection
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

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