Clinical Research Coordinator C (Palliative Research Center)
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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator C (Palliative Research Center)
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator C
Job Description Summary
The Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center is seeking an experienced clinical research coordinator (CRC-C) to support a pragmatic, randomized, multi-site clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of palliative care interventions for seriously ill hospitalized patients. The mission of the PAIR Center is to generate high-quality evidence to advance healthcare policies and practices that improve the lives of all people affected by serious illness and remove the barriers to health equity that seriously ill patients commonly face.
The CRC-C will work on the PCORI funded trial called COMPASS-PC. The COMPASS-PC research team is conducting the largest and most diverse study to date comparing generalist and specialist palliative care for hospitalized patients.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The CRC-C will work closely with the Principal Investigator(s) and external research partners to effectively operationalize this trial. Specifically, the CRC-C will: monitor study enrollment and protocol adherence; communicate with data managers and analysts regarding data processing and acquisition efforts; facilitate analysis and reporting on study metrics (data safety, compliance, benchmarks for enrollment, and finances); and contribute to manuscript writing. The CRC-C will be responsible for ensuring all study protocols are carried out consistently and appropriately across all clinical sites and ensuring that the projects remain within scope, budget, and timeline.
DUTIES
Manage implementation of study protocols in conjunction with multiple investigators and clinical site partners
Oversee the daily operations of the clinical trial, including study enrollment, intervention adherence, timely completion of project milestones, and supervision of research staff
Liaise with data managers and analysts to streamline development of study databases, EHR-based interventions and reports, data acquisition protocols, statistical analysis plans, and reporting for study monitoring (data safety, subject accrual, outcomes assessment, adherence to protocols)
Interface with clinical sites to ensure consistency and quality in study implementation
Manage regulatory compliance for clinical research, including IRB submissions and progress report to trial sponsors
Set agendas, document decision-making, develop manual of procedures
Contribute to study design, methods, interpretation of results, and manuscript development
Position Contingent Upon Funding
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Preferred:
Demonstrated ability to manage the scope, timelines, and budget of a large study, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This individual will function independently in carrying out most responsibilities and must feel comfortable communicating regularly with multiple stakeholders throughout multiple health systems.
Desirable skills include experience with randomized clinical trials, prior experience collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and clinicians, and working with patients with serious chronic illnesses.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $72,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
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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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