Cancer Research Director

Reporting to the VP, Oncology Service Line and under the guidance of the Memorial Cancer Institute (MCI) Chief Scientific Officer, supports the overall research mission of all cancer services including inpatient about outpatient sites for both Memorial Cancer Institute and Moffitt Malignant Hematology at Memorial research. Works to increase clinical trials offerings across all tumor sites, expand grant funding and maintain existing funding. Directs and oversees the financial, operational, staffing, regulatory and strategic goals for support of successful implementation and maintenance of ongoing cancer research activities. Enhances department-wide efficiencies, and promotes an informed and collaborative work environment for faculty and staff. Manages the daily operations of the cancer clinical research department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives and ensures compliance in the conduct of research across MCI and continuous research audit readiness.

Assists is overseeing MCI's clinical research daily activities, developing and implementing study protocol development and operational plans and ensuring that standard operating procedures are carried out in accordance with all federal and local standard operating procedures and ethical guidelines.

Responsible for academic and University research partner relationships and project management; participates in shared research projects and manages the MHS contribution and deliverables to these affiliate research initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, industry leaders, and funding agencies, to enhance research opportunities and apply for funding.

Develops and maintains relationships with external stake holders such as pharma companies, sponsors, and other collaborators (i.e. consortia) to ensure access to clinical trials and projects to develop strong research portfolios across all specialties; participates in shared research projects and manages the MCI contribution and deliverables to these affiliate research initiatives to enhance research opportunities and application for funding.

Direct Supervision of all MCI research related contracts managers and coordinators, IT systems personnel and other staff as assigned. Direct Supervision of direct reports of MCI clinical research program.

Oversees study protocol development and implementation within all departments and institutes within MCI. Liaison with local and central Institutional Review Boards, Human Resources, and Grants Administration.

Develops coverage analysis for budgets and ensures billing compliance. Provides compliance and data management oversight and completes routine reporting to local and federal agencies.

Completes grant writing and submissions and oversees study protocol development and implementation within all departments and institutes within MHS including the negotiation of all research related contracts with external organizations, funders and pharmaceutical companies; coordinates review of contracts and legal agreements for MCI.

Oversees all clinical research databases. Provides compliance and data management oversight and completes routine reporting to local and federal agencies and develops coverage analysis for budgets and ensures billing compliance.Develops specific research departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements: Masters (Required)Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CRPC) - The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SCRA)

Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Extensive clinical and health services research and operations experience, affording the ability to advise, implement, oversee, and strategize to optimize research funding and productivity. Required Work Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in clinical research (oncology research strongly preferred) that includes experience with research personnel management and research-related legal contracts. Other Information: Additional Certification Info: Any one of CCRP from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), ACRP-CP, CCRA, CCRC certifications from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), or CRA certification from the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) within 12-months of taking the position with 7 - 10 years in research, biology, chemistry, physical sciences, social sciences, public health, health sciences, math, statistics, or related field of study, preferably in cancer.Additional Education Info: Master's degree in Research or in a job related field.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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• Keyboard Entry = 80%
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• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
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• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
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• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
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• Hazardous Medication = 0%
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• Computer Monitor = 80%
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