Clinical Research Manager

Overview Position: Clinical Research Manager Weekly Hours: 40 (full time)

SCOPE:

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. Why choose OHC? You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC’s benefits include: 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans A company 401K plan Profit sharing plan for clinical employees Competitive salaries Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance Paid Holidays A generous PTO plan Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Program Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailersjust for being an OHC employee Wellness Program Periodic merit raises Opportunities for advancement About the company OHC has served as the region’s premier provider of treatments for cancer and blood disorders, offering a wide range of services and state-of-the-art treatments and technologies, as well as being nationally recognized for cutting edge clinical research breakthroughs in Southwest Ohio area for over 40 years. Serving patients close to home through our Cancer Centers of Excellence in Fairfield, West side of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Kenwood and Eastgate in Ohio. OHC puts patients first by delivering compassionate and convenient care, tailored to meet a patient’s medical and personal needs. Responsibilities 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 (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Education/Training – 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr US Oncology Inc.