Oncology Research Program Coordinator (Full Time/Days)

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

LOCATION: Lancaster, PA - Suburban Outpatient Pavillion

HOURS: Full Time (40 hours per week). Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

The Oncology Research Program Coordinator (RPC) is responsible for supporting and assisting in the organization, coordination and implementation of complex cancer studies involving a wide variety of investigational products and sponsors. The RPC provides direct support to the Oncology Research Department Manager and the Oncology Research Nurse Study Manager. The Oncology Research Program Coordinator works collaboratively with all members of the Oncology Research Department and all individuals across the Penn system to ensure timely and efficient trial initiation and conduct, upholding the highest standards of clinical research excellence.

Clinical Trial Activation and Ongoing Research Activities:

• Provide administrative support for research projects including: organizing and assisting in the preparation of documents needed for study initiation, monitoring, auditing, and close-out visits.

• Provide support in the coordination and facilitation of post-activation activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders as directed by Oncology Research Nurse Study Manager.

• Provide support and facilitation of regulatory document collection, management and submission as needed and in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.

Department Support: Support clinical research nurses and coordinators in daily research activities, including:

• Management of department and study supplies, equipment, and study/project related documents.

• Collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data as requested.

• Update/maintain study record in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) in real-time and/or other clinical trial databases as requested.

• Involved as requested in the planning and implementation of patient prescreening and screening strategies to support and increase enrollment into active studies.

• Facilitate research onboarding for new oncology providers and staff through the scheduling of required meetings and trainings and ensuring all regulatory requirements are completed (including CITI training, RCR, SiteVault, and other training/systems as required).

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to research department personnel and oncology providers ensuring all regulatory documents are current and registration in all systems is active in accordance with regulatory guidelines and institutional protocols.

Meeting Coordination and Collaboration: Support facilitation of regular and ad hoc department meetings and study-related site visits (Monitoring visits, Audits, SIVs) including:

• Scheduling, room reservations and logistics

• Management of outlook and teams meeting invitations for both internal and external attendees

• Coordination and distribution of meeting materials including agendas, study documents, and meeting minutes

• Ensuring external attendees have proper access as needed

• Provide support to department leaders in communication and coordination across Penn Medicine entities to streamline clinical research operations as requested.

Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business or related field

• 1 year of clinical trial/clinical research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

REQNUMBER: 341805