Clinical Trial Research Monitor - Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium

Position Overview

Full‑time Clinical Trial Research Monitor with the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium (BCC) at the Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA. The role requires travel to BCC hospital sites for monitoring visits every 4–6 weeks.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

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• Build relationships with Principal Investigators, study coordinators, pharmacists, and all relevant site trial personnel to ensure efficient, expedited, and smooth management of clinical trials.
• Foster internal and external relationships to ensure focus on efficient, timely and productive project delivery per study requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with Regulatory teammates to understand and apply local and international regulatory requirements relevant to specific clinical trials.
• Monitor investigational sites as per ICH GCP 5.18 and the BCC Study Monitoring Plan for each BCC study, including Site Initiation, Site Monitoring, and Site Close Out visits, which may be conducted onsite or remotely as needed:
  • Ensure the rights and well‑being of trial participants are protected: consent checks, patient eligibility, protocol compliance, investigational drug compliance, and review of adverse events/SAEs. Report safety issues promptly to BCC.
  • Verify trial data are accurate and complete; ensure CRF data and queries are completed and resolved according to study timelines documented in the Study Monitoring Plan.
  • Ensure all study drug is appropriately stored, dispensed, accounted for, and reconciled per the Study Monitoring Plan and the Protocol.
• Provide guidance to sites to help establish and/or enhance processes for data collection and data management; educate enrolling site staff concerning protocols, EDC and regulatory requirements and expectations.

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience (or equivalent education‑experience combination) to be considered for Professional level; or Master’s Degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience for Intermediate Professional level.
• Strong background in Clinical Trial Management, Human Subjects Research, and IND/IDE regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with multiple Principal Investigators and Phase I/II clinical trial projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to multi‑task while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and successful motor‑vehicle records check (required).

Regular travel to BCC hospital sites for monitoring visits every 4–6 weeks.

Salary range: $56,200.00 – $89,600.00. Full‑time benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible families.

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Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Penn State does not sponsor visas.