Director, Office of Data Quality-Clinical Research

Director, Office of Data Quality-Clinical Research

The position's work location is remote with occasional time onsite as needed. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

The Director of the Office of Data Quality plays a pivotal role in supporting Human Subject Research for Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center (DF / HCC) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The primary purpose of the Office of Data Quality (ODQ) is to develop, maintain, implement and continuously improve a program that supports the highest standards of data quality in clinical research. The Director is responsible for the oversight of clinical research auditing across the DF / HCC consortium, support for the DF / HCC Data Safety Monitoring Board / Committee as well as maintenance of the Data Safety and Monitoring Plan, quality improvement processes, quality control of eCRFs and other CTMS data and oversight of DF / HCC policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Data Quality
• Monitor, track, and report to DF / HCC leadership on trend metrics related to DF / HCC quality and operations (e.g., audit observations, activation timelines, Clinicaltrials.gov compliance).
• Create and oversee feedback mechanisms to identify opportunities for quality improvement. Lead process improvement initiatives that may include updating policies, practices and / or informatics systems.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the ODQ leadership team. Serve as a mentor, support professional growth, evaluate performance, and advocate for ODQ needs as appropriate. Encourage and promote diversity and inclusivity within ODQ and DF / HCC.
• Participate on various institutional and DF / HCC research committees as determined in consultation with DFCI and DF / HCC Leadership.
• Represent the department by active participation in national cancer center meetings, including preparation and submission of abstracts, posters, or presentations.
• Enhance and facilitate communications between ODQ and other departments within DF / HCC and DF / HCC consortium members.
• Assist the DFCI and DF / HCC Leadership with related projects, as needed, such as Cancer Center Support Grant submissions and site visits, AAHRP submissions and site visits, media inquiries and other DF / HCC initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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