Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Renal division in the department of medicine supports a diverse group of investigators, involving work on a wide spectrum of clinical trials ranging from phase I to IV and investigator-initiated studies. This position is responsible for study coordination for investigator-initiated and multi‑center research studies, and patient‑oriented clinical and translational research projects within the Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division. The position involves working directly with study physicians, research nurses, and other research staff at Penn and at other sites.

The position will help advance the research mission of the Division and University while ensuring patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality, requiring adherence to all University of Pennsylvania, IRB, and FDA guidelines and may require working off site and flexible hours.

• Screen, recruit, and enroll consenting patients using Good Clinical Practice guidelines and conduct compliance monitoring of study participants.
• Conduct study related visits, including procedures such as blood draws, vitals, medical history, ECGs, processing and shipping of biological specimens, and manage study data and regulatory files per GCP.
• Work with Regulatory Affairs Specialist to prepare for audits, review regulatory binders, perform internal audit and other QA activities, and handle monitor/audit visits with CROs, the FDA and other entities.
• Order and stock supplies, maintain equipment.
• Assist in preparation of research protocols and documents.
• Manage, coordinate, and organize daily work of research assistants for tasks such as recruitment, study visits, and regulatory duties, and train them in these tasks.
• Attend Investigator Meetings and communicate meeting information to the study team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective problem‑solving abilities; strong communication and writing skills; excellent organizational and time‑management skills; flexibility and ability to multi‑task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations.
• Prior experience in gene therapy trials preferred.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$46,500.00 - $48,500.00 Annual Rate

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.

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.