Oncology Research Operations Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly organized Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support a diverse oncology research portfolio at Penn State College of Medicine. You will oversee regulatory compliance, data collection, and documentation, collaborating with investigators, sponsors, and clinical teams.

Responsibilities include managing databases (REDCap), preparing IRB submissions, supporting grant activities, and supervising study budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred for advancement.
• Experience coordinating clinical research in academic/healthcare settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain research databases; support data collection, management plans, and QA.
• Prepare, review, submit, and maintain regulatory/compliance docs (IRB, Clinical Trials Office).
• Assist with grant and proposal preparation, award administration, and submissions.
• Provide operational oversight for clinical research projects; manage timelines, deliverables, and workflows.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, including sponsors.
• Develop study SOPs, workflows, manuals, and documentation.
• Organize meetings, trainings, and presentations; prepare agendas and training sessions.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and generate reports for investigators.
• Manage study budgets and resources; track expenses and process transactions.
• Maintain records for personnel certifications and training.

Skills

Data management

Regulatory compliance

IRB documentation

GCP knowledge

Budget management

Study coordination

Clinical data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

REDCap

Regulatory databases

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly organized Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support a diverse oncology research portfolio at Penn State College of Medicine. You will oversee regulatory compliance, data collection, and documentation, collaborating with investigators, sponsors, and clinical teams.

Responsibilities include managing databases (REDCap), preparing IRB submissions, supporting grant activities, and supervising study budgets and timelines.