Clinical Team Manager

Salary:
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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Clinical Research Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Clinical Team Manager will function on the Management Team of the Multiple Myeloma research program within the Clinical Research Central Office (CRCO) at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC). Under the direction of a Clinical Research Pod Manager, the incumbent will provide clinical support, leadership, and supervision to the Multiple Myeloma Disease-Oriented Team (DOT), ensuring that all research activity adheres to applicable International, Federal, State, and Institutional laws, policies, procedures and requirements. Specifically, the Clinical Team Manager will oversee the patient-related clinical activities of the research office, including supervising a team of Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Nurses, and/or Data Coordinators. The incumbent must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work independently using initiative and good judgment. Work location(s) may include: Highland Avenue and the East Park Medical Center.

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with review of current research trials, development of operational protocols and work unit policies, and makes recommendations to leadership for improvements
• Collects, prepares, processes, analyzes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols and compliance with applicable policies and procedures
• Recruits, screens, and enrolls trial participants, collects complex information, performs medical assessments, and answers detailed questions with supervision from a medically licensed professional
• Monitors program budgets and approves unit expenditures
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial of high complexity and/or multiple research trials
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• Serves as a subject matter expert and main point of contact for clinical research participants providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Carbone Cancer Center

Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new patient treatments. UWCCC builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive.

Compensation:

• The starting salary for the position is $70,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience coordinating clinical trials in hematologic malignancies
• SOCRA Certification in Clinical Research Required: Clinical Research Certification required to be obtained within 6 months of hire. CCRP, ACRP, CCRA, CCRC, ACRP-CP are all comparable certifications that are acceptable as well.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience coordinating clinical trials in hematologic malignancies.
• Experience coordinating and/or managing Multiple Myeloma clinical trials.
• Experience using EPIC Electronic Health Record software
• Supervisory/Management experience preferred

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred focus: Biomedical or social science, or related field.

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University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.