Manager Clinical Trials (Remote) - Medical Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

403(b) Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a leader to supervise Functional Research Groups, train staff, and ensure QA monitoring of data for clinical trials. You will oversee budget planning, protocol assessment, and coordination with Directors to align staffing and education with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and clinical research experience; preferred certifications are welcomed. Remote work in the US may be available with regular leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or combination of education and experience.
• Clinical Research experience: 1 year.
• No specific professional license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Functional Research Groups and staff.
• Plan staffing, education, and adherence to regulations.
• Oversee data quality, protocol management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Administrative and Medical Directors on strategic plans.
• Monitor budgets and assist with study entry and database operations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support progressive discipline as needed.
• Represent groups in senior meetings and with oncologists.

Skills

Clinical Project Management

Leadership

Clinical Systems

Clinical Trials Administration

Deadline Management

Interpersonal Relationships

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Oral Communications

Prioritization

SQL Databases

Stress Management

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CCRC (ACRP)

CCRP (SOCRA)

CRA (ACRP)

CRP (ACRP)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

Location Remote, US Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Directly responsible for the supervision, oversight, training and education of research coordinators, and quality assurance monitoring of data in the Functional Research Groups. This position requires the ability to clinically assess protocols for budgetary and logistical issues associated with the coordination and implementation of clinical trials for institutional studies, cooperative group studies, and pharmaceutical industry-sponsored studies.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership of the Functional Research Groups
• Makes hiring and staffing decisions in the Functional Research Groups with input from the Administrative and Medical Directors of the Core.
• Orients and trains all staff in the Functional Research Groups, and assists in orienting new staff in the Regulatory and Protocol Development groups.
• Meet regularly with all staff, providing supervision and training.
• With the Administrative Director and Medical Director, plan strategically and implement plans for Functional Research Groups, including staffing (setting current and future a appropriate staff levels), education, adherence to federal regulations and standard operating procedures for ensuring quality data collection.
• Provides feedback and performs annual performance evaluations for Research Coordinators with assistance from Senior Clinical Research Associates and the Administrative Director.
• Supports Senior Clinical Research Associate through initial performance improvement efforts and directs progressive performance management and disciplinary activities as required.
• Assesses new protocols for logistical and budgetary issues and creates a plan to address these.
• Creates budgets for new studies.
• Assists with evaluating and entering studies into the database.
• Meets regularly with Administrative Director (at least weekly, but probably more often); represents Functional Research Groups at senior level meetings.
• Meets regularly with the oncologist to assess the progress and goals of the research program.
• Leads regular meetings with the study team and members of each clinical area to plan for the successful implementation of upcoming studies.
• Oversight of Daily Activities Oversees the daily research activities for Senior Research Coordinators including compliance with protocol criteria and adherence to federal regulations.
• Oversees daily protocol management activities of Senior Research Coordinators.
• Monitors collected data for accuracy of objective criteria.
• Facilitates accrual to high priority research studies.
• Oversees the quality assurance process for monitoring the collection of data for research, with assistance from the Quality Assurance and Safety Monitoring Committee (QASMC).
• Other Functions Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Clinical Research (1 Year)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP); Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) - Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA); Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP); Clinical Research Professional (CRP) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Clinical Project Management, Clinical Systems, Clinical Trials Administration, Deadline Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Oral Communications, Prioritization, SQL Databases, Stress Management, Written Communication

Grade G14 Salary Range

Salary Range $75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.