Clinical Trial Research Monitor - Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium

Position Overview

The Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is hiring a full‑time Clinical Trial Research Monitor. The BCC is an international clinical research sponsor and acts as a contract research organization (CRO) for a network of 50+ hospitals across the US and Canada. This role requires travel to BCC hospital sites for monitoring visits approximately every 4–6 weeks.

Approval of remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed, regardless of work location.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in clinical trial management, human subjects research, and IND/IDE regulatory requirements, with experience working with multiple principal investigators on Phase I/II clinical trials. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to multi‑task while fostering collaboration are essential.

For more information on BCC visit our website: beatcc.org.

The Clinical Trial Research Monitor is primarily responsible for ensuring the rights and wellbeing of trial participants are protected and the reported trial data are accurate, complete, and verifiable from source documents. This position is the primary contact between investigational sites and BCC leadership and ensures trials are conducted in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines, local and global regulatory requirements, and BCC SOPs.

• Build relationships with principal investigators, study coordinators, pharmacists, and all relevant site personnel to ensure efficient, timely, and productive project delivery.
• Foster internal and external relationships to meet study requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with regulatory teammates to understand applicable local and international regulatory requirements.
• Monitor investigational sites according to ICH GCP 5.18 and the BCC Study Monitoring Plan. This includes site initiation, site monitoring, and site close‑out visits, conducted onsite or remotely as needed.
  • Ensure the rights and wellbeing of trial participants are protected, including consent checks, patient eligibility confirmation, protocol compliance, investigational drug compliance, and adverse event/SAE review. Report safety issues promptly.
  • Verify trial data are accurate and complete; ensure CRF data and queries are resolved per study timelines.
  • Ensure all study drug is appropriately stored, dispensed, accounted for, and reconciled per the study monitoring plan and protocol.
• Provide guidance to sites to establish and/or enhance data collection and management processes; educate site staff regarding protocols, EDC, and regulatory requirements.

This position will be filled at a Professional or Intermediate Professional level depending on the candidate’s education and experience. Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree (for a Professional level) or Master’s degree (for an Intermediate Professional level).
• At least 1 year of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with clinical trial monitoring, preferably Phase I/II studies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (IND, IDE, ICH GCP) and data management.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with successful motor vehicle record check.
• Successful completion of background checks per University policies.

This is a limited‑term position funded for one year from the date of hire, with a possibility of renewal.

Salary range: $56,200 – $89,600.

Penn State offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time), and a 75 % tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will need to pass standard background checks. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment visa.

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.