Supervisor, Clinical Research

The US Oncology Network; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Denver is seeking a Supervisor of Clinical Research to lead the clinical research staff and ensure compliance with US Oncology SOPs and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). You will coordinate research activities across affected departments and coach staff.

The role requires an associates degree in a clinical/scientific field, oncology experience, and 5+ years in clinical nursing or related discipline, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology.
• Supervisory Experience Preferred, Experience In Clinical Research Preferred.
• If required in state of practice, current licensure as a registered (RN).
• Current BCLS or ACLS certification for nurses; SoCRA or ARCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clinical research staff in accordance with USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Ensures administrative coordination of research activities across departments.
• Coaches and develops staff; participates in recruitment, interviewing, and performance assessment.
• Enforces adherence to company policies; develops research accountability standards and reports.
• Collaborates with SRL and management on budgets, accrual targets, and quality assurance.

Education

Associates degree in clinical/scientific field

RN licensure (where required)

5+ years clinical nursing or related discipline in oncology

supervisory experience

SoCRA/ARCP certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado’s largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor of Clinical Research in Denver.

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado’s largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor of Clinical Research in Denver.

We realize that it sounds cliché but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient’s hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient’s schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team.

Salary Range: $90,000.00-$100,000.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Responsibilities

This is an entry-level exempt management position-Supervises the clinical research staff members in accordance with USON SOP and ICH GCP guidelines. Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice. Coaches and develops staff. Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards and identifies areas for improvement. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises clinical research staff members in accordance with USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice.
• Coaches and develops staff. Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, assessing performance, recommending salary changes, and progressive discipline.
• Enforces adherence to company policies. Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards, metrics, and reports and identifies areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with site research leader (SRL), upper management, and staff in the implementation of action plans designed to improve practice research operations and quality assurance functions.
• Collaborates with the SRL, physicians of the practice, and other research management in the process of study selection for the research program.
• Collaborates with SRL and upper management on the development of research budgets, financial objectives, and accrual targets.
• May promote or market research program to the practice, community, and referring physicians.
• May coordinate research activities with other (non-USOR) bases or sponsors.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Associates degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required

Graduate of an accredited nursing program preferred

Business Experience

Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology.

Supervisory Experience Preferred, Experience In Clinical Research Preferred.

If required in state of practice, current licensure as a registered (RN)

Current BCLS or ACLS certification for nurses SoCRA or ARCP certification preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

Excellent communication skills Strong ability to multitask, strong interpersonal skills Must be able to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment Knowledge and proficiency in all basic computer programs, Windows, Excel, etc. Special knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines preferred Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology as it relates to clinical trials.

Working Conditions

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – Traditional office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements

Large percent of time performing computer based work is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)

Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool.