Clinical Research Coordinator II - Division of Ophthalmology

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II in the Division of Ophthalmology to coordinate all activities for ophthalmology clinical studies. This role supports study visits, data collection, consent processes, and regulatory documentation under minimal supervision.

The position emphasizes IRB familiarity, subject education, and collaboration with investigators and staff to ensure compliant, high-quality pediatric research in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of clinical/research coordination experience is required.
• At least three (3) years of clinical/research coordination experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to an IRB approved protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants.
• Coordinate protocol-related visits, procedures and follow-up care.
• Maintain study source documents and regulatory filings (IRB, FDA, etc.).
• Report adverse events and ensure good clinical practice (GCP) compliance.
• Educate subjects and families about the protocol and study interventions.

Skills

IRB knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator II - Division of Ophthalmology

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Oct 19, 2026

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A Brief Overview

Under minimal supervision, this role substantially coordinates all clinical research activities within the scope of clinical research protocols.

Duties involve managing the day-to-day activities of the research study under the guidance of PI or managing study staff.

What you will do

• Core responsibilities
• Adhere to an IRB approved protocol
• Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects
• Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants
• Coordinate protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care
• Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants
• Maintain study source documents
• Report adverse events
• Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance
• Educate subjects and family on protocol, study intervention, etc.
• Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
• Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
• Related responsibilities
• Prepare, manage, submit, and maintain essential regulatory documents (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and remain aware of the regulatory status for projects within scope of role
• Register study on ClinicalTrial.gov as appropriate
• Complete case report forms (paper & electronic data capture) and address queries
• Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visit as appropriate
• Facilitate study close out activities as appropriate
• Coordinate research/project team meetings
• Collect, process and ship laboratory specimens
• Schedule subject visits and procedures
• Retain records/archive documents after study close out
• Additional Responsibilities may include
• Manage study finances including sponsor invoicing & resolving study subject billing issues
• Develop advertisement materials
• Act as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals
• Organize and/or run study-related meetings locally or across teams (for multi-site projects)
• Support study team communications and outreach
• Provide training to junior staff on conduct of research studies
• Document investigational product (drug/device) accountability
• Self-monitor and self-audit responsibilities
• Develop informed consent document and/or draft or edit IRB protocols or related documents such as study administration manuals
• Maintain Clinical Trial.gov
• Develop Case Report Forms
• Assignments to include more complex studies

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Master's Degree in a related field - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of clinical/research coordination experience - Required
• At least three (3) years of clinical/research coordination experience - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

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SALARY RANGE:

$58,300.00 - $72,900.00 Annually

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