Program Director III, Oncology Clinical Trials Office, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Center Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Department: Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Status: Full time • Hours Per Week: 40 • Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8-5 • Pay Range: $57.85 - $86.80

Job Description

The Program Director III has leadership responsibility for setting strategy, goals, objectives and delivering on expected outcomes contributing to the ongoing operation of the Oncology Clinical Trials Office at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Center, a key component of the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant. Focus is on increasing access to clinical trials, enrolling patients, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, accurate data. The Oncology Clinical Trials Office oversees ten disease groups and 23 regional sites in the Southeast.

Education/Experience

Master’s degree with five years of progressive and applicable experience in the area served required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience and demonstrated success in setting strategic directions and delivering on objectives is required.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day delivery of program services. Makes strategic decisions based on analysis and goals and objectives of the assigned program. This includes managing all patient recruitment, screening, eligibility determination, and data generation according to each study’s protocols.

Continuously analyzes systems and processes. Develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner.

Creates evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determines the need for improvements.

Initiates and sets goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization and leadership. Assists leadership in defining goals and strategic plans.

Assists leader with budget development and planning. Ensures areas of responsibility meet fiscal requirements and monitors expenditures.

Ensures program and functional area operations and activities adhere to any legal guidelines and internal policies.

Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.

Develops appropriate communication methods to facilitate the flow of information and maximizes effective communication throughout the program. Communicates services with other departments and vendors as applicable.

Facilitates and/or conducts individual and group presentations as needed.

Supervises the work and manages performance of assigned staff.

Participates in committees as appropriate.

Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills/Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical research

Strong project and process management skills

Knowledge of program/project management techniques and methods

Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Highly self-motivated professional with ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Ability to achieve results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, work independently and in a matrix-team or collaborative setting

Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting

Working knowledge of all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint

Work Environment

Clean, comfortable, office environment.

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