PATHOLOGY CLINICAL RESEARCH ANALYST

Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading cancer center as a Pathology Clinical Research Analyst. This role involves initiating clinical research protocols and ensuring timely activation while collaborating with various departments. You'll leverage your strong communication and problem-solving skills to enhance research efforts and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment. Work in an environment recognized for its commitment to excellence and diversity, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on patient care and research outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference in the fight against cancer, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in clinical research data or oncology research coordination.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and oversee clinical research protocols related to Pathology.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure timely study activations.
• Provide training on regulations and policies related to Pathology Research.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare

Bachelor’s Degree in Biosciences

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Master’s Degree in Healthcare

Master’s Degree in Biosciences

Tools

Excel

Job description

PATHOLOGY CLINICAL RESEARCH ANALYST Featured Job

• Location Tampa, FL
• Facility Clinic Support Building (CSB)
• Department Laboratory Admn
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift - Monday to Friday (8.30am -5pm)

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights

The Pathology Clinical Research Analyst is responsible for initiating the startup activities of clinical research protocols as they relate to clinical research sampling supported by Pathology and seeing them through to activation, in accordance with Department of Pathology and institutional standards.

Provides oversight of the development of study-related documents, anticipates potential obstacles to activation and pro-actively addresses them to avoid delay. Interacts with leadership of other functional areas within research administration which are involved in the startup processes.

Establishes and builds business relationships to increase positive interactions with disease program study activation coordinators, shared resources staff, study sponsors, clinical trial office, clinical trial business office and other applicable research organizations.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Able to interact with a variety of professionals and team members in multiple hospital departments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities:

• Review completed pre-site checklists and ensure CTO information packets to sponsors include latest core releases of information/quick facts, and ensure timely distribution of pre-site paperwork and materials, such as lab manuals, flowcharts and waybills being on site in preparation for activation.
• Attend pre-site visits (PSV) for preliminary feasibility, site initiation visits (SIV) for gathering essential information related to core support
• Attend Operational Contact Task Meeting to inform those contacts about study preparations and work with the Lab Project Specialist to troubleshoot any issues periodically during the activation process
• Coordinate with the disease program study team for any ad hoc meetings necessary after SIVs
• Track project progress
• Provide follow-up with continuous communication with all applicable internal staff and external customers for the duration of the activation process to ensure timely completion of project tasks which may include Pathology research team, Coordinator Study Activation (CSA), and Clinical Trials Coordinators (CTC) for the disease program impacted, Tissue Code (TC) and industry sponsors and vendors
• Responsible for creating independently and/or in collaboration with Pathology staff on multiple study-related documents or tracking sheets including Protocol Quick References, Supply Chain Catalogs, Service Request Templates, Kit Pulling Flow Chart, Protocol by Vendor tracker, and other documents as needed
• Conduct special department related projects as they are assigned
• Provide training and consultation to investigators and research staff on regulations and policies related to Pathology Research
• Consult with investigator on the development of initiated protocols and budget implications

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, Biosciences or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years working with clinical research data or clinical oncology research coordination, preferably in an academic setting.
• Good understanding of project management and possesses strong problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, Biosciences or related field.
• Two years of experience in clinical research management
• Experience in budgeting
• Advanced experience in Excel (Pivot Tables, Index, etc.)
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and federal regulations related to clinical research
• Knowledge of research regulatory environment

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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