Cancer Clinical Research Manager 2 (Hybrid)

Clinical Research Manager 2 – Network Sites—Hybrid Work Arrangement The Stanford Cancer Institute’s Clinical Trials Office (SCI-CTO) is the centralized organization for cancer clinical research operations at Stanford Medicine. The SCI-CTO, with over 200 staff, provides high quality and efficient services supporting the development, activation, and completion of scientifically impactful cancer clinical trials serving the SCI’s catchment area. The SCI earned its most recent comprehensive cancer center designation by the NCI in 2022, and is a prominent, growing and complex Institute within Stanford Medicine. Cancer clinical research is integrated throughout Stanford Medicine which is comprised of Stanford School of Medicine and our adult and pediatric health systems – Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health. The SCI actively works to build synergies and collaborations across Stanford Medicine. Given the SCI’s mission, breadth, and depth, we thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and forward-thinking environment with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be working with a leading-edge community of faculty and staff who are fundamentally changing the world of health care in the cancer arena. The SCI and its leaders are committed to demonstrating cultural awareness and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Research, the Executive Clinical Research Manager (ECRM) will provide oversight, guidance, and support for the conduct of cancer clinical research to assigned Clinical Research Groups (CRG(s)). The ECRM will be conversant in the goals, mission and priorities of the Institute, and utilize this knowledge to conduct impactful clinical research with a focus on high quality and efficiency. We are seeking candidates with excellent organizational skills, attention to details and excellent clinical research knowledge. Candidates must be eager to take on challenges with a high degree of professionalism, initiative and flexibility. This position collaborates closely with physician investigators and clinical research staff to drive successful implementation of cancer clinical trials. Responsibilities include working with the research team(s), clinical staff and Stanford Health Care departments to support conduct of safe and compliant clinical research. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 7 years of direct clinical research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Management experience required. Master’s degree preferred. Oncology experience preferred. Experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping. Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds. Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more. * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to blood borne pathogens. May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research or project work. WORK STANDARDS: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, Responsibilities Core Duties Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficientoperations, including hiring, performance management, and relatedduties. Oversee staffing and overall resourcing for program(s) underpurview. Mentor Clinical Research Managers. Audit operations to ensure effective implementation of internalprocesses and quality program. Provide leadership in identifying andimplementing corrective actions/processes. Lead inspections oraudits. Oversee development of effective participant recruitment andretention activities. Oversee development of regulatory documents,including consent forms, for studies. Make strategic decisions regarding new and existing clinicalresearch projects that may impact resourcing, quality, safety and/orcompliance of program(s) under purview. Lead or chair committees or taskforces to address and resolve significant issues. Develop and/or implement research goals for a clinical trial(s)/therapeutic program in collaboration with multiple faculty members andinternal/external stakeholders. Oversee regulatory management of programs and troubleshootcomplex regulatory issues. Mentor and train managers and staff on how toresolve compliance issues and regulatory challenges acrossprograms/organizations. Provide oversight and guidance on compliance with local, federaland international regulations on clinical research conduct. Lead processand quality improvement initiatives to ensure efficiency inimplementation of new protocols. Manage and track research program financial status with regularreports to research leaders. Oversee development of appropriate studybudgets that meet the needs of the research program. Engage in high-level outreach and networking opportunities in aprogram leadership capacity, representing the research program to avariety of internal and external audiences. Analyze trends in recruitment across the portfolio, develop andmonitor use of standardized reporting of key metrics. Develop ideas andimplement improved processes and tools to ensure program success andcompliance. Contribute to analysis of data and preparation of manuscripts andscientific presentations. Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in related field Minimum Experience Five years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalentcombination of education and relevant experience. Master's degreepreferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent diplomacy skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications, andEHRs (i.e., REDCap Cloud, EPIC). Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governingbodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional ReviewBoard requirements, and Good Clinical Practices. Knowledge of medical terminology. Minimum of three years of demonstrated managerialexperience. Demonstrated disease knowledge / study design experience ofstudies under purview. Certificates and Licenses Required Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of ClinicalResearch Professionals certification is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford University