Clinical Research Manager - Genitourinary Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Clinical Research Manager in Genitourinary Oncology, where you will lead a dedicated team in the execution of clinical trials. This hybrid role allows for a blend of on-site and remote work, focusing on regulatory compliance, data management, and staff development. You'll collaborate with physicians and research staff to drive innovative cancer research initiatives, ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical trial protocols. If you are passionate about making a difference in cancer care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in clinical trial management.
• Knowledge of cancer treatment modalities and clinical trial processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical trial portfolio and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage research staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Regulatory Compliance

Data Management

Staff Supervision

Budget Development

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Livelink

EPIC

Oncore

Job description

Clinical Research Manager - Genitourinary Oncology

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The Clinical Research Manager (CRM) will work within the Genitourinary Oncology (GU) clinical research program and manage the research team in the overall conduct of clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice under the auspices of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Trials Office. The Clinical Research Manager, in collaboration with the program’s physicians and research nursing staff, are responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of their program’s clinical research activities (therapeutic and non-therapeutic), all related regulatory and compliance oversight, and direct supervision of their program’s clinical research staff. The Clinical Research Manager is responsible for tracking and complying with clinical trial performance benchmarks; e.g. protocol and regulatory compliance, patient safety, staff development & training and financial goals, as defined by Senior Research Leadership and the DFCI Clinical Trials Office.

This role is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days onsite per week. The selected candidate may only reside & work remotely within the New England states (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Clinical Trials Operations

• Clinical Research Managers (CRM) are responsible for the oversight of their disease group’s clinical trial portfolio and all related regulatory, compliance and performance metrics requirements.
• The CRM will oversee the processing of protocols through DFCI Institutional Review Board (and other institutions’ IRBs) when appropriate.
• The CRM will collaborate with the DFCI Clinical Trials Office (CTO), the Office for Human Research Studies (OHRS), and the Office of Data Quality (ODQ) to fulfill local and federal requirements governing human clinical trials.
• The CRM will Identify and manage operational, logistical, and regulatory challenges related to the conduct of clinical trials and acts as a leader in overseeing their resolution.
• The CRM will assist the principal investigator in developing the protocol budget, in collaboration with Research Administration and the Grants and Contracts offices. Work with grant managers and other financial managers in the reporting and accounting of these funds.
• Oversees and coordinates the purchase, receipt, inventory and distribution of equipment utilized in the conduct of clinical trials.
• In collaboration with clinical research administration and grant managers, may maintain, monitor and reconcile all study and related grant finances. These may include budget development, expenditure tracking, procurement, salary offset worksheets and staffing.
• Assists the principal investigator in preparing manuscripts for publication.
• The CRM will collaborate with the DFCI CTO, and DF/HCC ODQ to develop study forms, database information, and to establish guidelines for monitoring data quality control for PI Initiated studies / Multi-Center Trials
• The CRM will oversee the subject enrollment, protocol treatment and follow-up care processes for protocol patients.
• Oversees registration of protocol patients with ODQ or OnCore policies and pharmaceutical company as outlined in protocol.
  
  

Regulatory & Compliance

• Assumes responsibility for essential document compliance for entire portfolio. Implements systems to monitor and ensure regulatory document collection and maintenance compliance.
• Assumes responsibilities for all clinical trial reporting requirements; safety event, annual approval, deviations etc. Implements systems to monitor portfolio compliance.
• Responsible for the disease group’s transition from paper to electronic regulatory binders. Will maintain per DFCI CTO standards.
  
  

Data Management & Clinical Trial Monitoring

• Assumes responsibilities for data management and compliance for entire portfolio. Maintains schedules and procedures necessary for timely and complete data collection.
• Regularly reports data compliance status to key stakeholders; i.e. DFCI PI, study Sponsor, DFCI CTO. Implements corrective action to maintain data compliance when necessary.
• Submits required “progress / tracking” reports to key stakeholders, when applicable.
  
  

Staff Hiring, Supervision, Training & Development

• Responsible for the recruitment and oversight of all of the research staff. Ensure that all staff complete required mandatory and ongoing training in a timely manner. Develops and oversees a program specific on-boarding and orientation process and conducts annual performance evaluations and competency assessments of research staff.
• Develops a standard supervision schedule with research staff including periodic individual and group supervision meeting. Will develop and agenda, take attendance and document all applicable meetings.
• Will communicate all personnel concerns to their immediate supervisor and to DFCI HR partner for the appropriate response and follow up.
• Bachelor's Degree required, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to function independently and must have previous supervisory experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Must be able to perform day to day responsibilities independently with minimal supervision from manager.
• Must be somewhat proficient in the following; identifying complex regulatory scenarios that require consultation, clinical trials start-up, active and close out phases, clinical research local policy and federal regulation.
• Must have some proficiency to manage personnel issues and to provide critical feedback to supervisees, when applicable.
• Knowledge of cancer as a disease process, cancer treatment modalities, and the clinical trial process.
• Experience in protocol development, data compilation and analysis.
• Skilled at developing tracking systems to ensure timely data management by the clinical research staff.
• Expert knowledge of Federal and State regulations as they relate to research. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and working knowledge of Livelink; EPIC and Oncore applications.
  
  

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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