CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD B

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee clinical trials for MS patients. You'll execute trial protocols, support patient communication, and maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in research practices. Strong communication skills are essential as you will interface with patients and staff regularly.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Prior experience with IRB guidelines, policies, and human subjects research.
• Ability to communicate with staff and patients outside of regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Execute all clinical trial aspects from start to finish.
• Support patients in clinical trials and facilitate communication.
• Track MS symptoms and medication side effects.
• Review new protocols for appropriateness and feasibility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Execute all clinical trial aspects from start to finish, including the implementation of clinical protocol requirements for the MS Division.
• Provide support to patients enrolled in clinical trials and facilitate patient/physician communication; coordinate clinical visit activities for assigned studies.
• Track MS symptoms, medication side effects, and dispensing/tracking of experimental drug use.
• Participate as a multidisciplinary team member in the care of patients receiving treatment on clinical research protocols to provide optimal health care for MS patients.
• Communicate updates to the MS Center staff regarding drug-study patients (e.g., patient deaths, emergency admissions) to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain regular contact with external contacts to explain specialized matters and occasionally enforce policies.
• Supervise limited direction of students and temporary workers as applicable.
• Host periodic monitor visits with pharmaceutical companies and interact with internal and external physicians to recruit appropriate new patients for clinical trials.
• Review new protocols for appropriateness and feasibility; coordinate designated studies ensuring records are updated and readily available to the department, the university, the sponsor, and the FDA upon request.
• Screen prospective study participants (patients) for clinical trials and draft IRB protocols and IRB correspondence for assigned drug studies as a major responsibility.
• Ensure compliance when using medical facilities for drug studies (e.g., CTRC, EEG lab, Radiology) and cooperate with standard procedures.
• Collaborate with the Office of Clinical Research, Department Business Office, and Contracts Manager to develop study budgets, facilitate budget negotiations, review monthly financial reports, and invoice for study payments.
• Promote organizational values of patient and visitor satisfaction by demonstrating courtesy and respect for patients, families, visitors, and employees; provide competent and compassionate care for patients and be responsive to their needs.
• Position is contingent on continued funding and may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2–4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detail-oriented with prior experience with IRB guidelines, policies, human subjects research practices, and execution of research protocols.
• Strong communication skills with clinicians, researchers, patients, and families; ability to communicate with staff and patients outside of regular hours.

Additional details

• Reference Number: 40-28420
• Employment Type: Exempt
• Org: NE-Neurology
• Job Family: I-Technical/Professional Research