Clinical Research Coordinator B/C (Abramson Cancer Center)

Job Description Summary

This position's primary function is to facilitate, promote, and ensure good clinical practice in the conduct of all research. The Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) of the University of Pennsylvania is a world leader in developing and conducting innovative clinical trials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

Clinical Research Coordinator B Responsibilities

• Coordinate the conduct of complex Phase I - IV clinical trials and registries within the ACC CRU GU Research Team.
• Complete relevant training and coordinate completion of new study staff training.
• Organize and assist in preparation of documents for study visits and audits.
• Be actively involved in planning and implementation of patient recruitment into studies.
• Develop, schedule and oversee participant visits according to protocol and GCP.
• Monitor subjects per protocol requirements and ensure adherence.
• Communicate clinical trial patient activity to the investigational drug pharmacy.
• Participate in the development/maintenance of electronic study specific case report forms.
• Collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data.
• Participate in Sponsor teleconferences and team meetings.
• May act as a mentor to coordinators with less research experience.

Qualifications for B

Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Practical experience coordinating multiple research projects; effective communication skills; ability to learn new methods quickly and multi-task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently; knowledge or experience in cancer preferred; ability to work flexible hours; working knowledge of 21 CFR, ICH and GCP Guidelines.

Clinical Research Coordinator C

Same duties as B but works independently with minimal supervision. May act in a lead capacity. Work directly with physicians to assist with design, set-up and execute studies. Responsible for writing investigator-initiated IND/IDE clinical trials. Speak at investigator meetings. Assist in analyzing clinical data. May participate in budget preparation. Independently coordinate complex clinical trials. Act in lead capacity in coordination of projects. May be responsible for orientation/mentoring of new staff.

Qualifications for C

Bachelor's degree and 4-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Practical experience coordinating multiple therapeutic research protocols; effective communication skills; ability to learn new methods quickly and multi-task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently; knowledge or experience in cancer preferred; ability to work flexible hours; working knowledge of 21 CFR, ICH and GCP Guidelines.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.