Clinical Research Coordinator A

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Clinical Research Coordinator A

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Clinical Research Coordinator A

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The Clinical Studies Unit within the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania is actively seeking a dedicated, full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to assist in the organization, coordination and implementation of complex cancer studies involving a wide variety of investigational products and various sponsors. The position will report directly to the Director of Clinical Research Operations and collaborate with Physician Investigators on research protocols This individual will be responsible for supporting the following aspects of clinical trial coordination in medical dermatology including subject recruitment, detailed data collection and data entry, subject visits, and follow-up and regulatory documentation. The successful candidate will comply with all policies relating to the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, FDA, GCP and other regulatory standards.
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is an integral and essential member of Clinical Studies Unit Research Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and committed team member to work closely with our clinical research investigators, Research Team Leaders, and regulatory coordinator. The Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania makes fundamental discoveries in clinical and basic science research on skin biology. We regularly rank among the top three dermatology departments in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, and we are one of the 6 centers in US designated as a Skin Biology Disease Research Center by the NIH.
We are looking for a professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about advancing dermatological research. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, with comprehensive training and development provided to support the CRC in their professional journey from initial onboarding to ongoing career advancement within clinical research.

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