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Supports innovative, patient-centered research in population science and cancer control, focused on improving the experiences and outcomes of individuals with cancer and their family caregivers. The research program integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including in-depth interviews, randomized controlled trials, and observational studies, to examine psychosocial, behavioral, and healthcare delivery factors across the cancer continuum. This work advances equitable, high-quality care for diverse patient populations.
Works with a high level of responsibility and operational autonomy, in close collaboration with investigators and a multidisciplinary research team, to oversee the day-to-day activities of clinical research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Contributes to all phases of the research lifecycle, including study startup, participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, informed consent, follow-up, data management, and regulatory compliance. Translates study protocols into efficient operational workflows that support consistent implementation, participant tracking, and high-quality data collection. Assists in the development of workflows, training materials, and standard operating procedures, and may support the training of research staff. Participates in team-based initiatives and work groups to advance study execution and research quality.
Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Supports a portfolio of patient-centered research studies in cancer control and population science, with a focus on improving care delivery and outcomes for patients with cancer and their family caregivers. Works independently while collaborating closely with investigators, clinicians, and research staff to manage the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Responsibilities span the full study lifecycle, including startup, recruitment and enrollment, data collection, and closeout. Ensures that all study procedures are conducted in compliance with protocol requirements and applicable regulatory standards. Contributes to the development of operational workflows, training resources, and study documentation to support rigorous and consistent study implementation.
Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, family caregivers, and clinical staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Oversees the day-to-day implementation of clinical research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), including participant identification, recruitment, screening, informed consent, and follow-up across clinic-based and remote settings. Provides guidance and support to research staff to ensure consistent, high-quality study conduct.
• Prepares and submits materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies, maintaining compliance with protocol requirements and applicable regulations in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains systems for study tracking, including participant status, recruitment progress, study milestones, and required documentation.
• Implements and oversees data collection and management processes, including electronic data capture systems, to ensure data quality, integrity, and adherence to protocol and GCP standards.
• Conducts ongoing quality assurance activities, including review of study procedures and documentation, to ensure accurate data capture and protocol compliance. Prepares for and supports monitoring visits and audits.
• Collaborates with investigators, clinicians, and research staff to translate study protocols into operational workflows, identify and address implementation challenges, and support efficient study execution. Contributes to the development and refinement of workflows, training materials, and standard operating procedures.

High School Diploma or equivalent and SoCRA certification and 6 years of clinical research experience or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of clinical research experience or Master's Degree and 1 year clinical research experience.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1015 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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