Project Administrator

The NRG Oncology Statistics and Data Management Center (NRG SDMC) is a large, national, federally funded multi-center organization that conducts clinical trials research with offices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Buffalo and Chicago. The NRG SDMC office at the University of Pittsburgh is responsible for collection, processing, and management of numerous cancer clinical trials. There are over 1800 clinical sites in our research network which provide over 6,000 participants annually for the NRG Oncology clinical trials. Under supervision of the Director of PI, the Administrative Assistant supports the operation of the SDMC Pittsburgh Office.

Administrative duties

Act as a liaison between the Office and the Hillman Cancer Center

Act as liaison between the Office and sponsors, including University of Chicago, the NRG Foundation and the NSABP Foundation.

Make announcements within the Data Center

Prepare travel reimbursements and assist with travel arrangements.

Collect needed information from staff and faculty members of the Office.

Track training certificates.

Format and edit budget justifications and other application forms, such as Other Support and NIH Biosketch.


Financial duties

Maintain grant and project documents

Work with Director on grant/project-related documents

Track timelines/milestones

Interpret University accounting levels

Purchasing responsibilities-collect quotes, agreements, and other required docs for submission through Pitt purchasing system.