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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Penn State College of Medicine Clinical Trials Office (COM CTO), in Hershey, PA, is dedicated to assisting in advancing clinical research through a commitment to excellence in support, compliance, and collaboration. We strive to ensure billing compliance, develop accurate and fair budgets, and provide robust support for the institution’s Clinical Research Management System (CRMS). Through its oversight of clinical research, the COM CTO ensures that clinical research studies are conducted with integrity, efficiency, and to the highest standards, ultimately contributing to innovative healthcare solutions and improved patient outcomes. By fostering strong partnerships with sponsors and CROs, the COM CTO creates new opportunities that enhance Penn State College of Medicine's ability to have early access to research clinical studies for cutting-edge, novel therapies. Through educational events, workshops, and workforce development initiatives, the COM CTO empowers our study teams to excel in their research endeavors. 

The Assistant Director, College of Medicine Clinical Trials Office (CTO Assistant Director) will support the CTO Director who provides management support to the senior management of the Penn State College of Medicine clinical research community including areas such as strategic planning, project management, risk management, compliance assurance, finance/budget, workforce development and planning, facilities/space planning, and information technology. The CTO Assistant Director will be delegated to lead these activities as well as supervise employees responsible for these areas who are employed within the COM CTO.

Primary duties include:

• Program Leadership and Supervision
  • Lead the Human Research Quality Assurance (HRQA) program. Prepare and submit reports as required to the CTO Director and the Executive Director of the Human Research Protection Program for findings identified through clinical trial reviews. Make recommendations based on identified gaps in regulatory compliance issues discovered through these reviews. Lead reviews of complaints and/or allegations of non-compliance.
  • Directly supervise HRQA staff and assigned CTO work units, coordinate workloads, and oversee performance management. Review reports written by HRQA staff for di