Clinical Research Coordinator Senior - Esophageal/Lung Oncology Research (West Penn)

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :This full time onsite position will work daytime hours.GENERAL OVERVIEW:Plans, coordinates, and manages the activities associated with the initiation and completion of clinical trials, sponsored by internal, industry, foundation, and/or Federal funding sources. Maintains compliance with all regulatory bodies associated with human subject research.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interfaces between clinical staff, the Office of Sponsored Research, Research Administration, PIs, clinical research staff, and external entities to identify clinical research pipeline and completes protocol budgeting, feasibility, and initiation. (30%)

Interfaces with clinical staff to identify patients eligible for clinical trials across one or multiple sites of service. Provides in-service education to the appropriate hospital personnel in the departments involved with the investigational study. (25%)

Interfaces with patients and their families to provide education regarding investigational studies, and requirements of participation to assure they are informed prior to obtaining written consent. Completes required follow-up and active patient monitoring per study protocol at one or multiple sites of service. (25%)

Plans, coordinates, and manages all activities pertinent to the specific clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, good clinical practices, and compliance with the protocol and regulatory agencies. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned or required. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum

Bachelor’s Degree or RN/BSN.

3-5 years’ related experience.

Current research-related certification from accredited program (e.g. CIRA, CCRP) required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Driver's license may be required depending on facility requirements.

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