Responsible for the implementation and conduct of clinical research trials in the Cancer Clinical Trials Office (CCTO)
Oversight of all clinical studies and research staff in assigned programs
Oversees 1 to 3 different disease sites at a given time
Manages all staff updates in prescribed databases
Manages all Protocol Amendments for disease sites and disseminates changes to team (budget, regulatory, and UCH team members) and updates prescribed databases
Promotes quality study flow and ensures all governing regulations are adhered to
Reviews Medicare Analysis reviews for each new Amendment for applicable disease sites
Acts as an interdepartmental liaison with UCH clinic staff (incl. investigators, nurses, clinic support staff, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology)
Plans and directs investigator and coordinator meetings or delegates responsibility to team members as appropriate
Works with budget and regulatory specialist on escalation plans with Contract Research Organizations and Sponsors as needed for resolution of outstanding issues
Oversees team schemas as studies are amended for eligibility, cohort changes, additional arms added, and study closeout
Participates in cost savings/productivity strategies to meet or improve the department's operational budget
Provides review and corrections to quarterly financial/clinical dashboards
Participates in preparation for, conduct of and generation of responses to external audits and FDA Inspections
Collaborates with Data Safety Monitoring Committee, Protocol Review Monitoring Committee, and Oncology Clinical Research Support Team
Works with the Oncology Clinical Research Support Team staff on Investigator Initiated Trials reviewing protocol, amendment changes, and clinical toolkit
Assists investigators with miscellaneous tasks as applicable
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in business, health administration, communications, biological or social science, or any other field of study related to the work assignment
Five (5) years’ clinical research experience
Two (2) years’ clinical research or health care personnel management experience (can be included in above clinical research experience or can be from another healthcare related position)
Oncology experience (clinical or research) preferred
Experience working simultaneously with various sponsors and studies in multiple phases preferred.
Experience working in an academic medical setting preferred.
Experience in teaching, precepting and mentoring employees to clinical research preferred.
Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational skills, and ability to problem solve and multi-task.
Understands the phases and concepts of clinical trials and the overall philosophies of conducting cooperative group research as they differ with NCI sponsored, private industry and investigator initiated clinical trials.
Knowledge of research study budgets
Understanding of computer systems (specifically MS Office Suite) and ability to work efficiently within various applications.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA Rules and Regulations in relation to clinical trials, NIH guidelines, ICH guidelines and HIPAA regulations in relation to clinical trials, and NCI common toxicity definitions.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical/pharmaceutical terminology
Ability to learn, interpret and master complex protocol information.
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay