Clinical Research Coordinator III - Chan Lab

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a seasoned Clinical Research Coordinator to lead and coordinate complex multi-center studies within the Chan Lab, focusing on maternal and child health. You will manage study plans, timelines, budgets, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with investigators and partners.

The role requires strong communication, mentoring, and data-management skills; experience with IRB processes and public health research is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum four years of clinical/research coordination experience is required.
• Five years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies in-depth knowledge of clinical research and coordinates activities of large multi-center studies.
• Oversees study budgets, management, and monitoring.
• Ensures oversight at one or more sites/institutions.
• May conduct monitoring activities at sites/institutions.
• Prepares sites for internal/external regulatory audits (sponsor, FDA, NIH).
• Educates and mentors internal and external clinical staff and coordinators; provides guidance on difficult protocols.

Skills

IRB knowledge

Data management

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

REDCap

ODK

Job description

SHIFT: Day (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

The Chan Lab at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our team. The Chan Lab is dedicated to improving maternal and child health by applying robust epidemiologic methods to discover and deliver evidence-based interventions. We are driven by the goal of ending all preventable child deaths and ensuring that every child not only survives but also thrives and reaches their full potential.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping and expanding a growing, funded research portfolio. Responsibilities include the following:

• independently establish work plans, timelines, and staffing for each phase of projects and arrange assignments
• supervise and support research staff, following up on action items assigned to project personnel
• participate in grant development, working closely with the PI to coordinate the grant proposal process, collecting sections, and drafting components
• facilitate communication and collaboration among investigators, partners, and other stakeholders
• prepare written and oral presentations
• supports manuscript writing and submissions

The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder who is comfortable working collaboratively across diverse teams and settings. Prior experience in international public health, research or program administration, staff supervision, and/or research capacity building in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is strongly preferred. Experience working on maternal and child health research or programs is also highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related field, along with a strong interest in maternal and child health and global public health. Experience with Stata, R, and electronic data systems, such as REDCap or ODK, is a plus. Candidates who bring strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, as well as an enthusiasm for contributing to an interdisciplinary research environment, are encouraged to apply.

This position is expected to be available for two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and the availability of additional grant funding. A cover letter describing your qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position is strongly encouraged.

What you will do

• Applies in depth knowledge of clinical research and independently coordinates the activities of 1 or more large-scale, complex multi-center / multi-institutional studies
• Provides oversight in the preparation, management and monitoring of study budgets
• Accountable for study oversight at one or more sites/institutions
• May be responsible for conducting monitoring activities at one or more sites/institutions
• Prepares study sites for internal/external regulatory audits (sponsor, FDA, NIH, etc)
• Facilitates and/or leads research/projectteammeetings
• Educates and mentors internal and external clinical staff, research teams and other coordinators; provides resources, and consulting on difficult protocols or projects
• Independent of the PI assesses and critiques protocol feasibility and provides recommendations
• May support 1 or more PI sponsored INDs or IDEs
• Liaises between Research billing (CTFM) and the research team
• Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects
• Scheduling, facilitating and/or leading research/project team meetings
• Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants
• Report adverse eventsComply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
• Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies

Education Qualifications

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

Experience Qualifications

• At least four (4) years of clinical/research coordination experience Required
• At least five (5) years of clinical/research coordination experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of IRB and human subject protection
• Basic proficiency in data management systems/tools
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

$62,900.00 - $80,200.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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