Clinical Research Scholar (Department of Neurosurgery)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Scholar (Department of Neurosurgery)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

Position Summary: The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented clinical research coordinator to support ongoing clinical and outcomes research in patients with pituitary tumors and anterior skull base brain tumors. This individual will play a key role in managing and organizing clinical trials and data to support research efforts aimed at improving surgical outcomes and quality of life for this patient population.

Job Description

Job Description:

This role involves collecting, organizing, and managing clinical data, including entering information into REDCap and maintaining accurate and comprehensive databases. The coordinator will work closely with faculty and clinical teams to ensure high-quality data collection and compliance with research protocols. The coordinator will also assist in the management of relevant clinical trials including screening patients, subject enrollment, and collection of clinical data. In addition to data management responsibilities, the position offers opportunities to contribute to research initiatives aimed at improving surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in clinical research, data coordination, and advancing patient-centered care in neurosurgery, otolaryngology rhinology, and endocrinology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the collection and entry of clinical and outcomes data for patients with pituitary tumors and anterior skull base brain tumors.
• Maintain and manage research databases (including REDCap), ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Assist in the management of relevant clinical trials involving these patients including screening patients, subject enrollment, and collection