Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Gastroenterology)

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Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Gastroenterology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The Division of Gastroenterology Research Team is seeking a dedicated and professional Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to play a vital role in advancing our clinical trials program. As an essential member of our research team, the CRC will be instrumental in coordinating clinical trials and collecting and processing specimens across our clinical trials. This full-time position encompasses a range of responsibilities including the recruitment, scheduling, and retention of participants in retrospective/prospective observational data collection projects, investigator-initiated studies, and bio-specimen collection studies. Reporting directly to the Research Nurse Manager and working closely with Physician Investigators (PIs), the CRC will manage all facets of clinical trial coordination. This includes meticulous subject recruitment, detailed data entry, coordinating subject visits and follow-ups, as well as managing regulatory documentation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance with all policies of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, FDA, GCP, and other regulatory bodies. We are looking for a team member who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our research and the success of our program.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of Phase II – IV clinical trials
• Recruit, screen and enroll potential study subjects as specified per protocol.
• Data collection and management in accordance with study protocol
• Collect,process and ship specimens for each trial.
• Complete, organize and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or CRO
• Prepare and process regulatory documents for submission to the IRB, and all regulatory committees
• Other duties and resp