Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator (No STEM, OPT provided for this opportunity)

Job Description

This role supports cutting-edge oncology clinical trials by coordinating all aspects of in-hospital clinical research, with a focus on patient recruitment, informed consent, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation. The Clinical Research Coordinator works closely with investigators and study teams to ensure that studies follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and human research protection regulations while contributing to high-profile, pharma-backed oncology research.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, pre-screen, and enroll patients into oncology clinical trials in accordance with study protocols and eligibility criteria.
• Explain the informed consent process clearly and thoroughly to potential participants, ensuring they understand study procedures, risks, and benefits before consenting.
• Obtain and document informed consent from patients, maintaining complete and accurate consent records.
• Conduct detailed chart reviews and pre-screening of patients to identify appropriate candidates for clinical trials.
• Collect and manage study documents, including protocols, regulatory documents, informed consent forms, case report forms, and source documents.
• Document adverse events accurately and promptly, and support adverse event reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
• Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and related regulatory documentation, ensuring adherence to IRB and human research protection regulations.
• Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in an in-hospital setting, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and study timelines.
• Communicate effectively with investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to support smooth study operations and patient care.
• Maintain organized study files and records to support monitoring, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Support both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies in a high-volume oncology research environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical research experience, preferably in an in-hospital setting.
• Demonstrated experience with patient recruitment, pre-screening, and consenting for clinical trials.
• Hands-on experience documenting adverse events and supporting adverse event reporting processes.
• Working knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and human research protection regulations.
• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial conduct.
• Experience as a clinical research coordinator or in a closely related clinical research role.
• Proven ability to work with oncology patients and support oncology clinical trials.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, clinicians, and research teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and a high-volume workload.
• Proficiency in performing chart reviews and maintaining accurate, complete study documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Prior experience with in-hospital clinical research environments.
• Experience working on pharma-backed or sponsor-driven clinical trials.
• Background or exposure to oncology research and patient populations.
• Ability to explain complex medical and research concepts in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Comfort working within large academic or research institutions with multiple stakeholders.

Work Environment

The position is based in a combination of office and hospital/outpatient surgery settings within a large academic research campus. The workload is fast paced and high volume, supporting both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated oncology studies. The role typically requires five days on site initially, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after approximately three to four months, working three days on site and two days remotely each week. The environment features state-of-the-art equipment and access to high-profile, sponsor-backed oncology studies, offering the opportunity to contribute to leading-edge cancer research in a prestigious academic research institute.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

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