Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Philadelphia are in strong demand, concentrated in University City, Center City, and the health sciences corridor along North Broad Street, across academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and biopharma companies. Employers hiring right now include University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Works independently or with minimal supervision to oversee the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Runs portions of clinical trials from startup to closeout, including protocol coordination (screening, recruiting, enrolling, consenting), feasibility planning, data management, biological specimen management, preparation for monitoring visits, and regulatory and/or IRB document preparation. Ensuring all study procedures are conducted according to the protocol and applicable regulations. May also assist with the orientation and training of new staff. Assists in the development of workflows, training documents, SOP/guidance document revision. Participates in work groups.Job Description
Summary
Works independently or with minimal supervision to oversee the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Runs portions of clinical trials from startup to closeout, including protocol coordination (screening, recruiting, enrolling, consenting), feasibility planning, data management, biological specimen management, preparation for monitoring visits, and regulatory and/or IRB document preparation. Ensuring all study procedures are conducted according to the protocol and applicable regulations. May also assist with the orientation and training of new staff. Assists in the development of workflows, training documents, SOP/guidance document revision. Participates in work groups.
Job Duties
- Oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Trains and supervises research staff on the proper procedures for conducting a clinical trial per GCP.
- Prepares and submits all materials for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies as required by the protocol to ensure compliance in a timely fashion.
- Maintains accurate subject log, tracks expenses, submits appropriate documentation to Grant Administrator on a monthly basis for payment due for visits on all studies.
- Performs regular quality control assessments to ensure that clinical trial data is collected and stored per GCP. Organizes and maintains documentation of all patient data.
- Designs electronic capture databases, if appropriate, and manage all the data collected. May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5 years High School Diploma/ GED and SoCRA 6 years of clinical research experience or
- 2 years with Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of clinical research experience or
- 1 year with Master’s Degree and 1 year clinical research experience.
Additional Qualifications
- SoCRA Certification
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Location Address
1015 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally 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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Who's Hiring
- University of Pennsylvania20

- Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health11

- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia9

- DM Clinical Research5

- Medpace2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Agriculture & Farming
Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in Philadelphia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical research coordinator job in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia's strongest hiring comes from its academic medical centers, children's hospitals, and the cluster of contract research organizations operating out of University City and Center City. Candidates with hands-on trial coordination experience, proficiency in electronic data capture systems, and familiarity with IRB submission processes stand out locally. Targeting research-active institutions along the health sciences corridor on North Broad Street and in West Philadelphia gives applicants the broadest set of openings.
Which companies hire clinical research coordinators in Philadelphia?
Companies currently hiring clinical research coordinators in Philadelphia include University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Philadelphia's hiring base is anchored by large academic health systems, specialty research hospitals, and a growing number of biopharma and CRO offices that use the city as a regional hub.
Are there remote clinical research coordinator jobs in Philadelphia?
Yes, though most positions require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of clinical trial work. About 47% of clinical research coordinator openings tied to Philadelphia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the most location-flexible roles concentrated in data management, regulatory affairs coordination, and sponsor-side monitoring positions at CROs.
How can I get a clinical research coordinator job in Philadelphia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Philadelphia is through a clinical research assistant or study coordinator I role at one of the city's large academic health systems or teaching hospitals, which routinely hire candidates with a life sciences degree and no prior trial experience. Volunteer or paid research assistant positions at Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, or CHOP research departments give candidates the IRB and protocol exposure that hiring managers look for before moving into full coordination roles.
Which industries hire the most clinical research coordinators in Philadelphia?
The sectors hiring the most clinical research coordinators in Philadelphia are Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Philadelphia's deep concentration of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and life sciences companies, particularly around University City and the Navy Yard, makes it one of the more active clinical research markets on the East Coast.
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