Clinical Research Coordinator C (OBGYN - Pregnancy and Perinatal Research Center)

The University of Pennsylvania, a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, is the largest private employer in Philadelphia. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities, Penn offers a unique working environment with 12 highly-regarded schools and a beautiful urban campus. Philadelphia provides rich cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities.

About the Role

Serves as a senior clinical research coordinator and resource for best practices in the management of a complex longitudinal cohort study within the Penn Pregnancy & Perinatal Research Center. Works independently with minimal supervision to oversee implementation of study protocols, support regulatory compliance, ensure data quality, and coordinate research activities across clinical, laboratory, community, and consortium partners. Provides guidance and training to research staff and serves as a subject matter expert for ECHO study procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior clinical research coordinator for the NIH Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, independently managing complex protocol activities and participant follow-up with minimal supervision.
• Monitor participant retention, study adherence, and protocol compliance, implementing strategies to support engagement and minimize loss to follow-up.
• Serve as the ECHO Cohort Site Trainer, onboarding, training, and mentoring research staff while ensuring standardized implementation of study procedures and consortium requirements across the research team.
• Serve as a resource for study personnel regarding protocol implementation, data collection procedures, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subjects research protections, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control activities, including source document review, data verification, resolution of complex data queries, and identification of protocol compliance issues.
• Maintain and review study documentation and regulatory records to ensure compliance with IRB, NIH, institutional, and sponsor requirements and readiness for monitoring visits and audits.
• Act as a subject matter expert for ECHO protocols, biospecimen collection and processing procedures, study data systems, and consortium requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators, project management, and consortium partners to address operational challenges, implement protocol updates, and support successful study execution.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of study workflows, training materials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency, efficiency, and compliance across study activities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position contingent upon continued funding.

Requirements

• BS degree and 4-6 years related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Highly motivated, articulate individual with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritizing capabilities along with problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions.
• Retirement: Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental options with a wide variety of investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial paid time off for vacations, personal affairs, illness, or injury.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Coverage for long-term care services at home, in the community, or in a nursing facility. New hires are not subject to underwriting requirements.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Resources to advance personal and professional growth.
• University Resources: Access to libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, and cultural/recreational activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Creative approaches to work hours, locations, and job structures to promote work-life balance.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loans for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for qualified expenses related to the legal adoption of a child, up to two adoptions per household.

Pay

$63,085.00 - $67,046.00 Annual Rate. Salary offers are based on candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they relate to the position, and in alignment with external market and internal peer data.

Department: Perelman School of Medicine
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania