Clinical Studies Supervisor - Regional Research Operations

Join The University Of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Opportunity to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Clinic Coordinator. The position is based out of Sugarland and West Houston location - 100% onsite.

Key Functions

Administration and Supervision - 34% Oversee activities of West Houston and Sugarland (Houston Area Location) clinical trials personnel to provide guidance, correction when needed, and coverage when short-staffed. Coordinate and participate in the interview and selection process for clinical research personnel in assigned area. Provide training and mentoring for new study coordinators. Assist with appropriate workload assignments (staffing model).

Protocol Operations - 33% Leads overall coordination and facilitation of clinical research activities and protocol-specific patient care for assigned area. Ensures compliance to all standards, policies, and quality measures via QA audits. Primary point contact with physicians, TMC research team, and TMC regulatory area to stay abreast of all clinical research activities and studies. Participates in patient recruitment, screening, and all clinical tasks as needed.

Professional Development - 33% Identify needs and provide training and guidance with regard to the policies and procedures that are related to the management and monitoring of patients on clinical trials, as delineated in the team training meetings. Participate in the training and development of personnel in the clinical research area, with emphasis on effective orientation and continuing education. Plan, design, and conduct complex staff education and disseminate information by means of the training sessions / presentations and / or written communications. Participate in conducting department training sessions to ensure protocol compliance and dissemination of new information and policies. Mentor and encourage clinical research staff to develop through participation in professional organizations, serving on committees, attending journal presentations, seminars, or conferences.

MD Anderson Offers Our Employees

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage. Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals. Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service. Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans. Employer paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program. Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups. Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.

Education

Required : Bachelor's degree. Preferred : Master's Level Degree in Public Health or related scientific field.

Experience

Required : Six years experience with research studies or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering, or related field to include three years in a lead or supervisory capacity. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, three years of required experience to include three years of lead or supervisory experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and / or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.

Other

Required : Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.