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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator B is responsible for oversight, execution, and regulatory compliance of human subject research carried out in the Movement Disorders Division of the Neurology Department. Clinical research projects will be designed to study access to care and quality of care in neurodegenerative diseases of late life. The Clinical Research Coordinator B will be recruiting patients as appropriate as outlined in research protocols, will coordinate all research visit activities for assigned projects, and will assist in the maintenance of research databases in compliance with HIPAA regulations. They will also interact with physicians, outside physicians and community groups to recruit appropriate new patients for research projects.

The scope of this job includes coordinating the regulatory aspects of the program, oversight and management of clinical research. The Clinical Research Coordinator B will also be responsible for training new personnel who will be working on clinical trials within the division as well. The coordinator must be detail-oriented and have prior experience with IRB guidelines and policies, human subject research practices, and appropriate professional skills in the execution of research protocols. The Clinical Research Coordinator will generate reports documenting the progress of individual research projects for internal and external use.

This position is contingent upon fundng.

Job Description

This position's primary function is to facilitate, promote, and ensure good clinical practice in the conduct of all research protocols in the Department/Center. Independently manages different phases of complex clinical trials and mentors Coordinators and Research Assistants. Works with partnering institutions and creates multi-center budgets and manages expenses. Participates in study team meetings, disease site group meetings, and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. Supports in the monitoring of external sites and assists in the management of multisite trials. Adheres to all University and other regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 2-4 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Working Conditions

Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

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Special Requirements 

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.