Research Program Manager (Statewide)

This individual is responsible for planning, supervising and monitoring the daily work of all research staff supporting these activities assuring that all clinical research conducted within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is according to Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) guidelines as well as applicable Institutional, State and Federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, this position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives established by the leadership team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Responsible for the supervision of day-to-day statewide clinical research operations. Serves as primary contact for all protocol related requests. Provides support and guidance consistent with staff needs as indicated by written evaluation and consultation with management and providers. Evaluates performance addressing both qualitative and quantitative aspects of performance; identifies strengths and areas that need improvement as indicated on written evaluation. Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for research participants. Implements processes that are patient centered and meet/exceed needs. Drives collaboration with leadership, including physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Provides coverage within designated territory as appropriate. Performs abstraction of data from source records in human subject charts (i.e., laboratory or diagnostic test results, surgical/radiation treatments delivered, adverse drug reactions, etc); abstraction of data from publications, or data collection from outside physician offices. Training and development of staff. Regularly plans, schedules, and attends in-service meetings and other training events that will enhance/maintain research skills. Conducts Quality Assurance audits. Performs regular audits of assigned team to ensure that the data collected is completed and accurate and to ensure that the research project, database or protocol is carried out as outlined. Works collaboratively with physician colleagues, nurses, nurse coordinators, pharmacy, reception staff, and all members of the Office of Human Research Services, Advanced Practice Nurses, appropriate hospital and laboratory staff to ensure that services are coordinated and delivered to patients in a timely manner. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a social science or a related field. Five (5) years of oncology research experience required. Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a clinical research environment required. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements. City: New Brunswick State: NJ Physical Demands and Work Environment: PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate noise. Posting Number: 26ST1858