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Posted Job Title

Research and Engagement Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) is seeking a Research & Engagement Coordinator (Clinical Research Coordinator B) to support day-to-day operations for the center’s research projects and strategic initiatives. Founded at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, PC3I is embedded at the nexus of research and practice. Our mission is to create, test, and scale solutions to improve how we care for patients with cancer. We bring together diverse experts to improve health outcomes, increase healthcare efficiency, reduce cost growth, and apply the latest science to make cancer care better for our patients, providers, community, and partners.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Description

This role will implement day-to-day research and engagement activities for complex pragmatic trials and other strategic initiatives with oversight from PC3I leadership, project principal investigators, and project managers. The person will 1) develop project documentation, including portions of project plans, study protocols, standard operating procedures, and IRB and other regulatory documents; 2) execute research and engagement activities by conducting literature reviews; initiating study procedures; conducting and overseeing recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up procedures for study participants; coordinating primary data collection and preparation; and tracking project tasks and deliverables; 3) draft reports, memos, abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, proposals, and communications materials; 4) execute additional communications activities to increase engagement with the center, research projects, and strategic initiatives, including events, website, newsletters, and social media; and implement other PC3I activities as assigned.

The Research & Engagement Coordinator will join an interdisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, administrators and technical personnel with deep experience in their fields. This is an ideal position for an individual seeking experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and exposure to cutting edge research in cancer care innovation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of research experience in a clinical or academic setting or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to identify and utilize available resources and manage multiple priorities concurrently; strong interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders; proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Preferred qualifications: knowledge of software for reference management (e.g., EndNote, Zotero), electronic data capture (e.g., REDCap), content management and collaboration (e.g., Box, Smartsheet), websites (e.g. WordPress), and design (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop).

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

Affirmative Action Statement 

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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.