Program Manager

Job Description Summary Serve as Program Manager for the Thoracic Oncology Research Group (TORG) within the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. While operating with a substantial amount of autonomy, this position will provide technical and clinical oversite for all research operations for the TORG. This may include studies investigating lung cancer screening, detection, evaluation, and disparities in cancer care. This position will supervise and provide administrative oversite to 10 or more research coordinators and trial operations oversite at 6 MUSC locations across the state of South Carolina. Additionally, the position oversees the expansion of the TORG’s program to MUSC’s Regional Hospital Network (RHN) sites, directly supervises coordinators at each RHN sites, and oversees daily operations at each site. Job Description Summary Serve as Program Manager for the Thoracic Oncology Research Group (TORG) within the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. While operating with a substantial amount of autonomy, this position will provide technical and clinical oversite for all research operations for the TORG. This may include studies investigating lung cancer screening, detection, evaluation, and disparities in cancer care. This position will supervise and provide administrative oversite to 10 or more research coordinators and trial operations oversite at 6 MUSC locations across the state of South Carolina. Additionally, the position oversees the expansion of the TORG’s program to MUSC’s Regional Hospital Network (RHN) sites, directly supervises coordinators at each RHN sites, and oversees daily operations at each site. Effective communication, organizational skills, customer service, ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision, and diligence are a vastly important requirement as this position collaborates with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center CC000974 COM DOM PULM General CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-GEN11 Pay Range 66,400.00 - 92,900.00 - 119,500.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Description Job Duties: 20% - The Program Manager will act as primary Point of Contact for industry sponsors for industry sponsors and federal grant officers regarding budget negotiation, contract negotiation, and project start-up. Develop and maintain system for tracking proposals, start-up progress, start date projections, and outstanding items to ensure project activation is on track and do not experience significant delays. Program Manager duties will include program oversite, completion, and review of all subject screening and recruitment, data entry, routine data management tracking, and completion of study level visits. Additionally, the Program Manager will make initial and interval submission to regulatory agencies and federal and foundation grant partners including during study start-up, monitoring visits, audits, and event/final grant reporting. The PM I will serve as liaison between MUSC and sponsor during study start-up and will perform feasibility assessments on potential upcoming studies. The position will also act as a liaison for multi-site studies, managing regulatory submissions and reporting across all participating sites and with the IRB of record. This includes frequent travel to SC sites and may include travel out of state. 20% - The Program Manager will supervise a group of 10 or more coordinators including direct supervision Program Coordinators stationed at 6 MUSC locations including MUSC Charleston, Florence, Lancaster, Chester, Columbia, and Kershaw. The individual will travel between the sites, oversee daily operations, provide 1:1 training for all new staff, and provide support to the coordinators. The PM I will work with physicians, clinic staff, and the RHN communities to promote research at MUSC’s RHN sites. 15% - Program Manager will oversee the operations of the MUSC Lung Cancer and Lung Cancer Screening Biorepository and Multi-Cancer Early Detection Biorepository. This will include supply management, subject identification, barrier identification, recruitment optimization, cohort enrollment goals, and will provide administrative oversite of the sample distribution governance process. 15% - The PM I will reconcile study spending with budget reports received from the MUSC Office of Grants and Accounting. The individual will work with the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care’s finance team to review accounts, evaluate TORG financial status, and problem solve any account issues that arise. The PM I will perform regular internal financial audits of TORG accounts and be responsible for accurate personnel effort allocation for investigators and research staff at all TORG sites. PM I will regularly review study financial records to ensure accurate billing and resources assigned to each study. 15% - This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for all TORG grant submissions. Responsibilities include authorship of key grant documents, generation of study budgets, budgeting revisions, and contractual/SOW/protocol revisions in collaboration with corporate sponsors and in compliance with federal grant guidelines. The PM I will lead the grant team in meeting all time-sensitive requirements for an accurate and timely grant submission. Additionally, the PM I will guide the implementation of contracts with participating institutions and collaboration with interdepartmental research teams. 10% - The PM I will be responsible for the following reporting and manuscript preparation duties: authorship and submission of all quarterly and annual reports required by TORG research studies, annual renewal reports for MUSC IRB, monthly accrual reports for the Hollings Cancer Center, and revision and submissions of manuscripts generated by TORG research studies. Additionally, the PM I will be responsible for reporting all applicable active studies to Clinicaltrials.gov and maintaining accurate and up to date metrics for all studies. 5% - The PM I will represent the TORG at the Hollings Cancer Center Clinical Research Group (CRG) meetings and Protocol Review Committee (PRC) meetings. The PM I will complete initial submission documents for CRG study prioritization and PRC evaluation and maintain accurate NCI-compliant accrual documentation per reporting requirements of the Hollings Cancer Center. PM I will oversee the reporting of enrollment metrics through the Clinical Trial Management System CTMS for all TORG studies. Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Incumbent must have a proven track record of detail-orientation and high level of accuracy. Must be fluent in using computer data management software, such as Microsoft Office. Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion. Ability to multi-task: conduct study activities for multiple protocols and sites, and set priorities against deadlines. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally. Strong computer software knowledge and skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Professional demeanor. Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and three years relevant program experience. Physical Requirements: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: #J-18808-Ljbffr