Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator Job Description
The Clinical Research Coordinator supports a high-profile portfolio of clinical trials in a fast-paced academic research environment, working directly with patients to ensure studies are conducted safely, ethically, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves coordinating multiple industry and investigator-initiated studies, managing data and documentation, and collaborating closely with physicians and research teams in an otolaryngology and oncology-focused setting.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage a multitude of clinical trials, including both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Conduct pre-screening of patients using chart review and other clinical information to determine eligibility for specific studies.
- Engage in patient-facing activities, including discussing study participation, answering questions, and supporting patients throughout the research process.
- Lead and document the informed consent process in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and institutional policies.
- Recruit and enroll patients into clinical trials, implementing effective patient recruitment strategies to meet enrollment targets.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and study documentation for all assigned clinical trials.
- Perform comprehensive data management tasks, including data entry, verification, and quality control in electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
- Ensure all research activities comply with GCP, protocol requirements, and applicable regulatory and institutional standards.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other research staff to coordinate study visits, procedures, and follow-up assessments.
- Monitor study progress, manage timelines, and communicate any issues or deviations to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Support ongoing chart review and data collection to capture clinical outcomes and adverse events as required by study protocols.
- Prepare and organize study-related documentation for audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory reviews.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical research processes, workflows, and patient experience within the department.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of clinical research experience in a patient-facing role.
- Demonstrated experience running multiple clinical trials simultaneously.
- Hands-on experience with clinical research systems and electronic data capture (EDC) platforms.
- Proficiency in pre-screening patients and performing detailed chart reviews.
- Strong background in data management and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements for clinical research.
- Experience with patient recruitment, enrollment, and informed consent processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical trial environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for managing complex studies and documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients, physicians, and research staff.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree with two years of clinical research experience; or
- Associates degree and one year of clinical research experience; or
- High school diploma with 8 years of clinical research experience; or
- High school diploma with 6 years of clinical research experience and a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification from SoCRA or ACRP.
- Experience working in otolaryngology and/or oncology clinical research settings.
- Familiarity with industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trial operations.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a large academic campus environment.
- Interest in contributing to high-profile studies with large, well-known sponsors.
- Commitment to ethical patient care and continuous learning in clinical research.
Work Environment
This position operates within a prestigious academic research institute known for its strong tenure in the otolaryngology department and leadership in oncology research, patient treatment, and cancer education services. The role splits time between Center City (Chestnut Street) and another campus location, with work conducted in a combination of office, hospital, and outpatient surgery settings. The environment is fast-paced and high volume, with a substantial workload of industry and investigator studies across a large campus. The role offers a hybrid schedule with the possibility to work two days from home, subject to managerial approval. Team members collaborate closely with supportive physicians and enjoy a culture that values flexibility, professional growth, and upward mobility. Employees have access to tuition reimbursement upon becoming permanent, strong health benefits, and the opportunity to work on high-profile studies backed by well-known sponsors in one of the nations leading cancer and academic research centers.
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 $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
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