Clinical Research Coordinator B​/C

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Clinical Research Coordinator B/C

Clinical Research Coordinator B

The Clinical Studies Unit (CSU) within the Department of Dermatology is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to support the fast-paced day-to-day operations of multiple investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials focused on dermatologic diseases. The primary function of this position is to facilitate, promote, and ensure the conduct of high-quality clinical research in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.

Essential responsibilities include screening, recruitment, consent, and enrollment of study participants; coordination of protocol-required visits and assessments; accurate data collection, entry, and management; maintenance of regulatory and study documentation; and preparation and submission of materials to the Penn Biomedical Institutional Review Board (IRB) and central IRBs, as applicable. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting all phases of clinical trial execution, including study start-up, ongoing study conduct, monitoring, and close-out activities.

The individual will work within a highly collaborative research environment alongside study coordinators, a regulatory specialist, project managers, investigators, and clinical staff to advance the dermatology research mission of the Department and the University. This role requires independent coordination of assigned studies, direct communication with investigators, sponsors, and CROs, and a strong commitment to participant safety, protocol compliance, and data quality.

We are seeking a professional who thrives in a dynamic, team‑based environment and is committed to advancing clinical research in dermatology. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, with structured training and increasing responsibility commensurate with experience, supporting progression within the Clinical Research Coordinator B/C career pathway.

• Screen, recruit, consent, and enroll study participants as specified per protocol and GCP guidelines.
• Schedule, prepare for, and conduct protocol‑required participant visits and assessments.
• Review clinic schedules and medical records to identify potentially eligible participants and support recruitment efforts.
• Prepare and submit IRB documentation for initial submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and adverse event reporting.
• Coordinate, organize, complete, and maintain source documents, case report forms, regulatory documents, and participant binders in accordance with ALCOA‑C standards.
• Enter data into electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, sponsor systems) and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Perform data quality control and resolve data queries within required timelines.
• Monitor participants per protocol requirements and document adverse events and protocol deviations as applicable.
• Demonstrate vigilance in participant safety, protocol compliance, and data quality.
• Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania policies and applicable FDA and GCP guidelines.
• Effectively manage multiple clinical trials independently while supporting other coordinators as needed.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving skills by identifying challenges and escalating issues appropriately.
• Develop, present, and implement participant recruitment strategies in collaboration with investigators and the research team.
• Work closely with the Clinical Research Program Manager to support study start‑up, activation, and ongoing trial operations.

• Work independently with minimal supervision and may serve in a lead coordinator role or act as back‑up to the supervisor.
• Independently coordinate complex investigator‑initiated and industry‑sponsored dermatology clinical trials, managing study timelines, workflows, and day‑to‑day execution.
• Partner directly with faculty investigators to support study design, start‑up, and implementation of investigator‑initiated trials.
• Provide guidance,…