Clinical Research Manager GU Oncology Program

Description

We are looking to hire a Clinical Research Manager to help develop shape and grow the clinical research team. The Oncology research program is a fast-paced environment and the successful candidate will be an independent detail-oriented individual with drive and focus.

The candidate will be a proven leader with project management skills and mindset experience in oncology clinical trials and have the ability to consistently deliver results on a tight timeline. The candidate will have leadership skills and training experience to provide operational leadership to a group of Clinical Research Staff including Clinical Research Supervisor(s) Protocol Project Manager(s) Senior Clinical Research Coordinator(s) Clinical Research Coordinators and Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator(s) (total program size of 25 staff) while monitoring workload and productivity.

Under the direction of the Associate Director the Clinical Research Manager is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet program goals along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including recruitment targets data entry timelines budget and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to be responsive to Principal Investigators and scientific oversight committees. Experience collaborating with senior leadership and research staff is a plus.

The success of the team is dependent on managing performance maintaining morale upholding consistency across disease programs in terms of workload and assignment management as well as maintaining high quality customer service. To achieve service quality the Clinical Research Manager will work closely with staff to identify areas in need of training and development review and refreshers. The Clinical Research Manager also works closely with the Associate Director to report and interpret performance and metric data.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is a national leader in oncology research. The HDFCCC clinical research program is a fast-paced program with a broad portfolio of clinical trials. The mission of the UCSF HDFCCC clinical research program is to provide patients and their families with streamlined access to cutting-edge cancer therapies In addition to providing compassionate patient-centered care our team of clinicians and researchers is dedicated to improving outcomes for all patients.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in related area.
• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Minimum of 3 years of Lead/Supervisory/Manager experience
• Broad knowledge of clinical or laboratory research and clinical research philosophy. Demonstrated ability to translate clinical research philosophy into business best practices in a trial setting.
• Demonstrated project management skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience managing people with a wide range of educational backgrounds and skills. Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. Demonstrated experience in training others in the field of research.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving and analytical skills. Creatively addresses complex or new problems.
• Strong communicator; includes verbal and written active listening critical thinking persuasiveness advising and counseling skills. Clear and concise communicator. Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including but not limited to: problem-solving teamwork development leadership mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Effectively uses campus clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.
• Skills to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams. Ability to interface and collaborate with other members of an extended study team. Ability to influence / persuade. Proven ability to effectively coordinate and integrate programs with others in division department and organization.

PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.

Required Experience:

Manager