Clinical Research Coordinator - Medicine

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator in the College of Medicine to oversee research projects, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will coordinate workflows across teams, sponsors, and external partners, while developing data collection plans and procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. This is a full-time, on-site role with benefits and a strong emphasis on regulatory documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant research coordination experience.
• Experience overseeing clinical research projects, budgets, and regulatory documents.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and external sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for research projects and timelines; coordinate workflows between teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and resources; track financial transactions and budget realignments.
• Develop data collection plans, tools, and evaluation procedures; ensure IRB/HRPP compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator - Medicine### Clinical Research Coordinator - MedicineApply: College of Medicine: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000083719# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.### **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Clinical Research Coordinator provides operational oversight for research projects and activities within a department including oversight of project timelines and deliverables; coordination of workflows between research teams, external organizations, and stakeholders; budget management; facilitation of data collection and management plans; preparation and submission of grants, proposals, and compliance documents; records management and documentation of studies; and ensures program compliance with government regulations, university policies, and institutional review board requirements.* Develop operating procedures and workflow processes to ensure that the scope and direction of the project is on schedule; monitor project progress and deliverables; generate reports and deliver presentations to stakeholders* Coordinate meetings, trainings, and presentations between participants, research teams, sponsors, and internal or external organizations; create agendas for meetings and conduct training sessions* Develop recruitment and data collection plans including methods, tools, goals, and evaluation procedures* Coordinate and create documentation for projects including operating procedures, data collection forms, templates, clinical trial submissions, and manuals* Author, review, and submit regulatory compliance documents and maintain communications with internal and external entities (IRB, ORA, NIH, Clinical Trials Office and HRPP), maintain relationships with governmental or regulatory agencies, research organizations, and central University offices* Direct the process for reviewing and approving new clinical trials* Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues; recommend and implement solutions* Manage and track budgets and resources to assure efforts align with project/study guidelines; process financial transactions in support of the project including travel, p-card, transfers, and budget realignments* Track and document personnel and project certifications, training completion, and compliance records* Coordinate award administrative tasks; assist researchers with proposal preparation and submissions* May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None### **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.### Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $59,580.00 - $86,400.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.