Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

. Support the Philadelphia Wellness Initiative (PWI) Study .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,418 - $58,059 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating clinical research activities, including participant recruitment, regulatory compliance, and data management. Proficient in utilizing research data systems and adhering to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

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Clinical Research CoordinationParticipant RecruitmentIRB KnowledgeGood Clinical PracticeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research CoordinationParticipant RecruitmentIRB KnowledgeGood Clinical PracticeData ManagementAdverse Event ReportingWorkflow PilotingREDCap ProficiencyRegulatory DocumentationProtocol Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDetail-OrientedAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

EpicMy Penn MedicineREDCapMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsHuman Research Protection RegulationsParticipant SafetyStudy Start-UpInterventional Study Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Philadelphia Wellness Initiative (PWI) Study
Coordinate clinical research activities for the Philadelphia Wellness Initiative
Help oversee day-to-day operations of the PWI interventional sub-study
Help oversee study regulatory activities
Lead recruitment of approximately 750 Penn Medicine primary care patients into the observational cohort
Build, test, and pilot clinical workflows for the interventional sub-study
Coordinate with the clinical team
Document and report adverse events
Help oversee IRB and regulatory documentation during study start-up and implementation
Coordinate provider notifications through Epic In Basket
Coordinate patient outreach through My Penn Medicine, phone, and text
Confirm participant eligibility
Guide participants through remote electronic consent
Support baseline surveys
Monitor participant safety, protocol compliance, and data quality
Adhere to University of Pennsylvania and Good Clinical Practice guidelines
Coordinate interventional study activities with the clinical team
Report to the Program Manager
Work with investigators, clinicians, primary care practices, research staff, and participants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Experience coordinating study activities in a clinical setting
Experience recruiting and consenting research participants, including by phone
Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Proficiency with research data systems such as REDCap
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer
Preferred: Experience working in Epic, including chart review, In Basket messaging and MyChart (My Penn Medicine) patient outreach for research
Preferred: Experience with study start-up, including piloting new workflows
Preferred: Clinical trial experience, including adverse event reporting
Preferred: Experience preparing IRB submissions and maintaining regulatory documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options
Investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial time away from work for vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, and family time
Long-term care insurance for faculty, staff, and eligible family members
Wellness and work-life programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities
Free and discounted admission and memberships at Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
Discounts on transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options, including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
Forgivable loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household