Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Neurology)

$43,888 - $45,000/Yr

University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Clinical Research Coordinator A (CRC A) at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Neurology is responsible for coordinating multiple clinical studies throughout their lifecycle, including startup, conduct, and closeout. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage various tasks related to clinical research, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements while facilitating communication among study participants, investigators, and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Review and comprehend assigned protocols to ensure compliance with study procedures and timelines.
• Facilitate the approval of new study agreements and contracts.
• Assist in developing study materials, including informed consent documents and case report forms.
• Recruit and enroll study participants, coordinating study visits and serving as a liaison between participants and the study team.
• Collect clinical data, complete source documents, and manage biological samples.
• Complete case report forms according to source documents and respond to data clarification requests.
• Establish and maintain study files, including regulatory binders and source documentation.
• Prepare and manage regulatory submissions and inquiries.
• Coordinate and attend Investigator Meetings, Site Selection visits, routine monitoring visits, and study closeout visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills with clinicians, researchers, sponsors, patients, and families.
• Prior experience with industry-sponsored trials and human subject research policies is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with start-up activities (financial and regulatory) and ethics committees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• Generous retirement plans with various investment options.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance options for faculty and staff.
• Wellness and work-life resources to support health and balance.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to university resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours and options for non-traditional work arrangements.
• Adoption assistance for eligible employees.