Clinical Research Nurse C​/D

Clinical Research Nurse C/D

Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) – C or D – in the Breast Cancer Research Team at The Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

• Collaborate with Research Team Leaders and Principal Investigators to initiate study procedures for new IITs and industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Manage all aspects of Phase I–IV clinical trials, including participant safety, adverse event reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards (UPHS, JCAHO, GCP, etc.).
• Work directly with physicians to design, set‑up, and execute clinical trials, and participate in audits, investigator meetings, and site initiation visits.
• Coordinate with laboratory, infusion, radiology, advanced practitioners, triage, inpatient, and pharmacy teams, providing service education and in‑service support as needed.
• Establish nursing plans of care, administer or oversee medications and study interventions, and provide expert patient assessment and symptom management.
• Review and report clinical and laboratory data in real time to the Principal Investigator, facilitating protocol‑specific management of toxicities and adverse events.
• Provide psychosocial support, triage participant questions, and refer to social work or chaplaincy when appropriate.
• Collect, review, and report study data, maintain case report forms and the Clinical Research Management System (CRMS), and support IND reporting and reimbursement tracking.
• Coordinate specimen transport, submit study documents to IRB/CTSRMC/IBC/CHPS, and perform other regulatory submissions.
• Provide coverage and support to other research nurses and coordinators and, for CRN D, supervise non‑licensed personnel.

• Registered Nurse licensed in Pennsylvania without restriction or limitation (multi‑state license acceptable).
• Clinical research experience preferred; oncology experience highly preferred.
• For CRN C:
  Bachelor’s degree plus 2–3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent). BSN preferred.
• For CRN D:
  Bachelor’s degree plus 4–5 years of experience (or equivalent), with 3–5 years of clinical research experience preferred. Master’s degree in a science‑related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Title 21 CFR, ICH, and GCP guidelines.
• Strong communication, critical‑thinking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early morning, evening, and conference travel; cross coverage possible.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$62,000.00–$95,094.34 per year

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made.

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.