Clinical Research Coorindator B (Hematology/Oncology Dept.)

  • Full-Time
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • University Of Pennsylvania
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coorindator B (Hematology/Oncology Dept.)

Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary
The Palliative and Supportive Oncology program within Hematology/Oncology is recruiting a full-time., experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join its multidisciplinary team. Working with a diverse group of oncologists, palliative care clinicians, advanced practice nurses and other specialists, the clinical research coordinator will drive implementation of a study involving a collaborative model of palliative and oncology care for patients with advanced cancer.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will assume responsibility for day-to-day study coordination and operations. Her or she will be the primary contact at the University of Pennsylvania for the Massachusetts General Hospital-based study team. The research coordinator will report to site PI Dr. Pallavi Kumar. Duties will include: screening medical records to identify eligible patients; recruiting oncology patients (virtually) from the outpatient clinic; administering patient-reported outcome assessments with patients; collaborating with the palliative care team to schedule patient visits in accordance with the study protocol; maintaining study databases; and monitoring fidelity to the study protocol.

With support from the PI, the coordinator will maintain all regulatory clinical trial documents and protocols ensuring compliance with the Institutional Review Board, the Abramson Cancer Center Trial Management System, and Clinicaltrials.gov. This position will require the coordinator to communicate daily with the MGH-based study team and participate in weekly team meetings with the PI. 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.

Job Description

The Palliative and Supportive Oncology program within Hematology/Oncology is recruiting a full-time., experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join its multidisciplinary team. Working with a diverse group of oncologists, palliative care clinicians, advanced practice nurses and other specialists, the clinical research coordinator will drive implementation of a study involving a collaborative model of palliative and oncology care for patients with advanced cancer.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will assume responsibility for day-to-day study coordination and operations. Her or she will be the primary contact at the University of Pennsylvania for the Massachusetts General Hospital-based study team. The research coordinator will report to site PI Dr. Pallavi Kumar. Duties will include: screening medical records to identify eligible patients; recruiting oncology patients (virtually) from the outpatient clinic; administering patient-reported outcome assessments with patients; collaborating with the palliative care team to schedule patient visits in accordance with the study protocol; maintaining study databases; and monitoring fidelity to the study protocol.

With support from the PI, the coordinator will maintain all regulatory clinical trial documents and protocols ensuring compliance with the Institutional Review Board, the Abramson Cancer Center Trial Management System, and Clinicaltrials.gov. This position will require the coordinator to communicate daily with the MGH-based study team and participate in weekly team meetings with the PI.

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.

Position contingent upon funding.

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

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.
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