Clinical Research Nurse C/D

Job Description

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. The mission of the ACC Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is to advance the science of cancer care, serve our patients by improving clinical outcomes, and offer the best available innovative care to trial participants.

The Breast Cancer Research Team seeks a full-time, registered Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) to conduct studies involving a wide variety of investigational products and various sponsors.

Clinical Research Nurse C Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Research Team Leaders and Principal Investigators with initiating study procedures for new IITs and industry-sponsored clinical trials. Manage all aspects of Phase I - IV clinical trials.
• Work directly with physicians to design, set-up and execute clinical trials.
• Develop and maintain ongoing communication with the clinical teams.
• Care for participants in all age groups from young adult through geriatrics.
• Review all clinical and laboratory data and adverse events.
• Collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data.

Clinical Research Nurse D Responsibilities

This individual will work independently with minimal supervision. Independently manage complex clinical trials and registries within the Research Team. Act as a mentor to newly hired staff.