Clinical Development Specialist - Clinical & Translational Research Center

The Clinical & Translational Research Center (CTRC) is the hub for groundbreaking early-phase clinical trials at MD Anderson. With a 41-bed treatment area and a full-function laboratory, our 12,660 sq. ft. facility supports more than 700 cutting-edge trials across 22 departments, focusing on first-in-human, Phase I and II studies. This is where innovation meets patient care.

Clinical Development Specialist opportunity in the Clinical & Translational Research Center department. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of registered nursing experience, including a minimum of three years specializing in chemo/biotherapy infusion; preferably in an outpatient setting, and one year of clinical research experience.

Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm with occasional alternative schedule based on unit operations/educational initiatives.


Salary: $101,000 - minimum - $126,500 midpoint - $152,000 maximum

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to Influence Patient Care: Play a key role in assessing and improving nursing practices, directly impacting patient outcomes and quality of care in a leading cancer center.

Professional Growth and Leadership: Collaborate with educators and management to design training programs, mentor nursing staff, and contribute to institutional initiatives, enhancing your leadership and educational skills.

Work with a Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.

Summary
The primary purpose of the CTRC Clinical Development Specialist position is to serve as a clinical expert in outpatient oncology clinical trials research/infusion nursing to improve the quality of patient care. Through the use of evidence-based practices, and collaboration with management ensures a standard level of nursing care is provided in the patient care areas in the CTRC.

The CTRC Clinical Development Specialist is a clinical expert in outpatient oncology clinical trials research/ infusion that teaches nurses the application of nursing process at the point of care and:

Serves as an expert in outpatient oncology clinical trials research/infusion nursing from complex patient care needs.

Assess competency and provides coaching and mentoring for the CTRC nursing staff designed to develop clinical knowledge and skills.

Collaborates with area management and the nursing education department to design tools and methodologies to improve skills of clinical staff.

Provides educational opportunities to the nursing staff which fosters professional growth, strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills in collaboration with nursing education department.

Incorporates clinical trials research, infusion, oncology nursing standards, institutional CTRC policy and procedures into practice.

Identifies annual competencies and facilitates validation in collaboration with nursing education department and area management.

Participates in area-based initiatives directed at improving clinical practices and patient outcomes.

Evaluates outcomes for quality, effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, customer satisfaction and ethical considerations.

Collaborate with providers, CTRC staff and members of the interdisciplinary team to improve patient care.

Other duties as assigned

Education
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing


Experience
Required: Five years of registered nursing experience
Preferred: Five years of registered nursing experience, including a minimum of three years specializing in chemo/biotherapy infusion, preferably in an outpatient setting, and one year of research experience.


Licenses and Certifications
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN), Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by the patient care area. Board certified (RN-BC) in professional development by the American Credentialing Center or OCN Oncology Nurse Certification.


The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.