Clinical Research Coordinator B/C (Palliative Research Center)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B/C (Palliative Research Center)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center is recruiting a full-time, experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join its multidisciplinary team. Working with a diverse group of oncologists, palliative care clinicians, advanced practice nurses and other specialists, the clinical research coordinator will drive implementation of a study involving a collaborative model of palliative and oncology care for patients with advanced cancer.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will assume responsibility for day-to-day study coordination and operations. He or she will be the primary contact at the University of Pennsylvania for the Massachusetts General Hospital-based study team. The research coordinator will report to site PI Dr. Pallavi Kumar as well as the Assistant Director of Research Operations for the PAIR Center. Duties will include: screening medical records to identify eligible patients; recruiting oncology patients from the outpatient clinic; administering patient-reported outcome assessments with patients; collaborating with the palliative care team to schedule patient visits in accordance with the study protocol; maintaining study databases; and monitoring fidelity to the study protocol.

With support from the PI, the coordinator will maintain all regulatory clinical trial documents and protocols ensuring compliance with the Institutional Review Board, the Abramson Cancer Center Trial Management System, and Clinicaltrials.gov. This position will require the coordinator to communicate daily with the MGH-based study team and participate in weekly team meetings with the PI.

Job Description

Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing all aspects of the study conduct and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of study procedures
• Verifying patient eligibility for the study via medical chart reviews
• Recruiting patients for study participation and obtaining informed consent
• Coordinating study visits with patients and clinicians
• Performing data collection (face-to-face surveys, chart reviews) and data quality assurance checks
• Monitoring study inventory and purchasing supplies
• Maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) or other programs.
• Preparing study reports, annual reviews, and Institutional Review Board documentation
• Liaising with key stakeholders, including communication with study Sponsors and attending study team meetings
• Monitoring and evaluating protocol compliance
• Assisting with data analysis and preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations

With support from the PI, the coordinator will maintain all regulatory clinical trial documents and protocols ensuring compliance with the Institutional Review Board, the Abramson Cancer Center Trial Management System, and Clinicaltrials.gov. This position will require the coordinator to communicate daily with the MGH-based study team and participate in weekly team meetings with the PI.

Experienced candidates (CRC-C) will be expected to perform the duties above with greater independence and autonomy. In addition, they will have the opportunity to support additional programmatic activities at the PAIR Center and provide supervision of students, research assistants, and/or junior research coordinators based on experience and interest. The CRC should be able to work closely with external partners, such as other health systems and community organizations.

Qualified applicants must be comfortable working in diverse medical settings, be able to work independently, have excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills, and have an interest in working with patients with a serious illness which often portends a poor prognosis.

Additionally, qualified applicants should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, often reporting to multiple stakeholders and collaborating with other clinical research coordinators. Ideal candidates will have an attention to detail, the ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.

Applicants ideally should have at least one year of experience in recruiting seriously ill patients (preferably with a cancer diagnosis) to clinical trials. Comfort with discussing the role of palliative care and working with patients/families who may be distressed is a crucial part of this role.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. While not mandatory, proficiencies in analysis software (e.g., STATA, NVivo) and skills in statistical programming are beneficial.

Qualifications

CRC B: A bachelor's degree is required, preferentially focusing in the social or health sciences, and 2-3 years of related experience. Previous experience in research is strongly preferred. A background or interest in psychology, medicine, nursing or public health is preferred, but not required.

CRC C: A bachelor's degree is required, preferentially focusing in the social or health sciences, and 4-6 years of related experience. Previous experience in research is strongly preferred. A background in psychology, medicine, nursing or public health is required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding

Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range $52,500.00 - $62,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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