Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance for employees and family

Generous retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

A prestigious Ivy League university in Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage major clinical trials. Responsibilities include coordinating patient recruitment, overseeing study protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science and 4 to 6 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive compensation and robust benefits, aligning with the university's commitment to employee welfare.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in clinical research or equivalent education.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing major clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research for Dr. Al-Aswad lab.
• Recruit, consent, and screen patients according to protocol.
• Collect, review, and report study data.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Patient recruitment

Data collection and reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world‑renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly‑regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

Serves as a resource for best practices in managing major clinical trials, working independently with minimal supervision. Provides guidance on both study and device trials, oversees implementation of new protocols, and supports regulatory compliance. Coordinates with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory staff to resolve challenges, ensure timely IRB submissions, and support effective trial operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research for Dr. Al‑Aswad lab.
• Recruit, consent and screen patients according to protocol.
• Schedule patient visits and any necessary testing.
• Monitor patients per protocol requirements and ensure adherence to protocol requirements.
• Organize and maintain all required documentation—including source documentation, case report forms, and research charts.
• Collect, review and report study data; complete case report forms and resolve data queries.
• Participate in the initiation, monitoring, audit, and close‑out visits.
• Participate in study team meetings, disease site group meetings, and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings.
• Develop/maintain study‑specific case report forms and source document tools.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 4 to 6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Position contingent upon funding.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$62,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annual Rate

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre‑tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre‑tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family‑whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long‑term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long‑term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work‑life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work‑life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non‑traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

Contact / Application

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Scheie-Eye-Institute/Clinical-Research-Coordinator_JR00118154

Additional Information

To learn more, please visit https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay