Advertising Summary: Research Administrators perform
professional work with significant levels of independence often
supporting the day-to-day management of research portfolios and
programs for a central office or one or more departments, centers,
or business units. In this role, responsibilities include
operational planning, study start-up coordination, and
cross-functional project management to support the development and
execution of research studies. Their decision-making has a
significant impact on service delivery. Research Administrators
typically report to a senior research administrator, manager,
director, or PI. Typically, under direction of a Senior Management
position (Assistant/Associate Director/Dean). This position serves
as a central point of coordination across multiple stakeholders to
ensure studies are efficiently developed, activated, and conducted.
Advanced skill level, works independently exercising discretion and
good judgement in interpretation of policy. Minimal supervision
required.
Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU
Department: Massey Clinical Trials Office
Department Summary: Massey Comprehensive Cancer
Center
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Investigator Initiated Trial Research Operations Project
Manager (IITRO PM) performs professional work with significant
levels of independence often supporting the day-to-day management
of research portfolios and programs for VCU Massey Comprehensive
Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office. In this role,
responsibilities include operational planning, study start-up
coordination, and cross-functional project management to support
the development and execution of research studies. Their
decision-making has a significant impact on service delivery. The
IITRO PM reports to the IITRO Assistant Director of the Clinical
Trials Office. This position serves as a central point of
coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure studies are
efficiently developed, activated, and conducted. Advanced skill
level, works independently exercising discretion and good judgement
in interpretation of policy. Minimal supervision required.
- Provide advanced administrative support to a research
enterprise, contributing to multiple aspects of research projects
and programs such as infrastructure, personnel, policies,
procedures, communications, information systems, budgeting, and
compliance, with a focus on operational planning, study start-up
coordination, and execution of research studies;
Serve as resources to lower-level staff and may supervise more
junior staff. Research Administrators often serve as a key point of
contact between the university and the research sponsor, research
project staff, and participants, ensuring effective coordination
and communication across all stakeholders involved in study
development and conduct;
Maintain systems and processes for managing at both a project
and a program level, including development and tracking of project
timelines, study start-up activities, and key study
milestones;
Work closely with Principal Investigators (PI), study staff,
unit administrators, and coordinate with central offices in pre
and/or post award stages of project management; as well as
providing research program level reporting and analytics to
leadership, while facilitating cross-functional coordination (e.g.,
regulatory, data management, and clinical operations) to support
study activation and ongoing execution;
Support and coordinate study start-up activities, including
feasibility assessment, site readiness, and activation planning,
ensuring studies are prepared for timely execution;
Oversee and coordinate activities across participating sites or
teams, ensuring consistency in study conduct and timely resolution
of issues;
Identify potential risks, delays, or gaps in project execution
and proactively implement mitigation strategies;
Track and report study progress, including key milestones such
as activation, enrollment, and study completion, to support
leadership oversight and decision-making;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent applicable combination of
training, education and experience required;
Candidates whose resumes highlight the following previous
experience will be prioritized:
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment
of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and
experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at
VCU;
- Advanced proficiency with data entry and word processing
skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret information
effectively;
- Advanced organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail to
ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks with the ability to
multitask and prioritize autonomously;
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills,
with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and
stakeholders;
- Interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and
collaborating with team members at all levels to gather information
and support compliance efforts;
- Problem-solving and organizational aptitude, with the ability
to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
and independently make critical decisions.
Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship
for this position.
VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a
veteran’s period(s) of military service in the calculation of their
annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an
increased leave accrual!
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Master's degree or an equivalent combination of
training & experience;
- 2 or more years of research administration &/or oncology
experience;
- Certification or ability and desire to obtain within 2 years
from Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), the
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) &/or CRA
certification for Research Administration. Other potential
certifications here: https://www.cra-cert.org/.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, range minimum of
$65,000
Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust
benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
University Job Title: 93421 - Open
Contact: darlingc@vcu.edu