Sr. Clinical Research Operations Specialist

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization that provides adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research in cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, it is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. We are actively expanding our central research teams to support Principal Investigators and study teams focused on mission‑critical clinical trials programs. The Sr. Clinical Research Operations Specialist will primarily manage clinic implementation activities, ensuring all clinical trial implementation gaps are identified and addressed until the trial opens to enrollment, and then manage ongoing implementation of amendments throughout the study's lifecycle. The role is a key member of the Clinical Readiness Team within the Clinical Research Support Department, collaborating with Clinical Trial Nurses, pharmacists, clinical service areas, and research teams to drive implementation activities. Most Fred Hutch jobs require some on-campus work. However, there may be flexibility for certain positions. Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of Seattle. Responsibilities Track & manage a portfolio of 20+ clinical trials. Set goals and timetables for each trial submitted to the Clinic Readiness team, ensuring that all clinic implementation activities related to study startup are completed. Using standard tools & templates, maintain and track detailed project plan & issues tracker for clinic implementation activities from pre-submission support to open to accrual; subsequently support clinic implementation project management of amendments through the lifecycle of a study. Anticipate issues & barriers to study implementation and lead proactive steps to resolve issues & barriers. Lead multi-disciplinary project teams interacting with many different levels of staff within Clinical Research Support & other departments at Fred Hutch & UW. Effectively use written and oral communication skills. This includes exceptional note taking, maintaining clear, concise project management documents. Serve as study liaison, representing the study to other Center departments from a clinic implementation perspective. Give presentations as necessary. Analyze and apply expertise related multiple complex clinical trial protocols & associated documents. Draw out key information to help identify how research will be integrated into clinic activities. Call out areas and influence solutions where additional operational workflow/training are needed to accommodate protocol activities and identify implementation barriers. Troubleshoot any areas where documents are inconsistent or require additional clarification and define pathways to resolution. Serve as subject matter expert on operational practices at Fred Hutch and UW to help identify where specific protocols may not adhere to standard operating practices and require additional process analysis before they can be implemented. Lead stakeholder meetings, prepping agendas and pre‑read materials, collecting & synthesizing inputs, guiding discussions in a solution‑oriented way, documenting minutes, and following up on action items. Provide timely & accurate updates on status to customers and leadership. Organize and manage time and tasks independently. Continually advocate, identify & lead process improvement efforts. Work with a variety of systems and tools including project management tools such as Smartsheet, ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Microsoft Office 365 tools – actively work to enhance how systems can be used to make processes more efficient & accurate. Develop and/or present metrics, status updates and escalations to senior leaders and other groups. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, or related field. 3 years of health care operations experience preferably in clinical research. Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes in fast paced environments. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving. Ability to process complex documents and extract key information. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Customer service oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years of clinical research experience. Project Management experience. Experience with Zendesk or other customer service software. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA), or equivalent certification preferred. Oncology research experience. Experience with Clinical Trials Management System (i.e., OnCore, Velos, etc.). Additional Information The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $109,470, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well‑being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12–22 days per year), paid sick leave (12–25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center