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Clinical Research Coordinator B (Department of Gastroenterology)

University of Pennsylvania

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February 19, 2025

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Clinical Research Coordinator B (Department of Gastroenterology)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B (Department of Gastroenterology)

Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary
The Division of Gastroenterology Research Team seeks a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to organize, coordinate and implement different phases of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials of novel therapies or currently available therapies, as well as prospective and retrospective observational studies. This position will report directly to the Research Nurse Manager and work directly with Physician Investigators on clinical research performed. He/she will be responsible for all aspects of clinical trial coordination including subject recruitment, detailed data entry, subject visits, and follow-up and regulatory documentation. The successful candidate will comply with all policies relating to the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, FDA, GCP and other regulatory standards.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is an integral and essential member of the Research Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and committed team member who will help accelerate our program through the conduct of cutting-edge clinical trials.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate Phase I - IV clinical trials.
Coordinate, organize and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) (i.e., source documentation, case report forms, study and regulatory binders, and patient binders).
Resolve data queries with sponsor and CROs
Recruit, screen and enroll potential study patients as specified per protocol.
Participate in the conduct of audits by study sponsors, CROs, the FDA, and other entities as required.
Process and ship blood, urine, and serum specimens for each trial.
Schedule patient visits and any necessary testing; within the EMR or other tools
Attend Investigator Initiation meetings
Obtain slides from pathology and ship to sponsor/independent review per protocol guidelines.
Obtain records required to complete case report forms.
Maintain source documentation
Ability to communicate and build a rapport with subjects
Conduct initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits with sponsors and/or CROs.
Show vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality.
Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, ICF, and FDA guidelines.
Coordination and oversight on time to study start up
Provide feedback and critical analysis of clinical research protocols
Participate in CRF testing and potentially design
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Regulatory Responsibilities:

Prepare and process all Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation through the IRB, including submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and adverse event reporting.
Prepare and process all regulatory documentation with pharmaceutical companies and CROs.
Obtain the appropriate signatures for regulatory forms.
Organize and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or CRO (institutional forms, FDA Form 1572, deviation memos, physicians and coordinators' CVs and medical licenses, record of IRB certification and compliance).
Resolve regulatory related queries with IRB, study sponsors and CROs.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

This position is contingent upon grant funding

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $56,000.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and

the pay range assigned to the job profile.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Perelman-Center-for-Adv-Medicine/Clinical-Research-Coordinator-B--Department-of-Gastroenterology-_JR00103358-1

Internal Number: 6015104

About University of Pennsylvania

Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.

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Clinical Research Coordinator B (Department of Gastroenterology)

University of Pennsylvania

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