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We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented individual to manage regulatory duties for multiple sites relying on the Penn IRB of Record. This individual will be the lead coordinator on a vasculitis longitudinal study registry, as well as other studies within the Division of Rheumatology.

The primary duties of the Clinical Research Coordinator B include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the central point of contact for multiple external sites relying on the Penn IRB of Record, obtain documentation for IRB submissions, distribute IRB approved documents, assist sites in resolving regulatory issues
• Serve as a resource for investigators and clinical research staff on regulatory matters
• Prepare regulatory documents for submission to the Penn IRB of Record, and all applicable regulatory review committees for multiple study sites including initial submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, modifications, and reportable events
• Facilitate reliance agreements between relying study sites and the Penn IRB of Record
• Recruit, screen, and enroll potential study subjects as specified per protocol. Schedule subject visits and any necessary testing/specimen collection. Monitor subjects per protocol requirements and ensure adherence to protocol requirements.
• Process and ship blood, urine, tissue, and serum specimens.
• Complete case report forms, enter data and resolve data queries with sponsors. Retrieve medical records from outside institutions. Position contingent upon funding.

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in a clinical research regulatory environment or equivalent combination of education and experience required. A minimum of 2 years of clinical research/clinical trial coordinating experience is also required.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate outstanding organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; a clear attitude of customer service; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time sensitive deadlines and competing priorities. Candidates must be able to work independently, function in a team environment, and build and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the institution. Knowledge of IRB and Human Research Protection Regulations, Good Clinical Practices, the relevant regulations for the conduct of clinical trials including Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations, and International Conference of Harmonization Guidelines are required. Demonstrated project and time management skills are necessary. Experience and functional knowledge of FDA clinical trial regulations, specifically IND and IDE regulations, are preferred. The proper candidate is expected to have a strong foundation in clinical research regulations and operations through direct experience in the role.

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