Project Manager - Medical Oncology

Job Details

Works independently. Conducts clinical trials from startup to closeout, including protocol coordination (screening, recruiting, enrolling, consenting), feasibility planning, data management, biological specimen management, preparation for monitoring visits, and regulatory and/or IRB document preparation. Ensuring all study procedures are conducted according to the protocol and applicable regulations. Trains research staff, supervises staff and oversees clinical trials from start-up to closeout. Develops and/or contributes to standard operating procedures and processes. Attends and engages in leadership meetings, represents TJU internally and externally, oversees research operation in a division or department and provides expert consulting at an institutional level. This position supervises a team of 3-4 research coordinators within the Division of Supportive Oncology in the Cancer Center. The research is primarily related to medical cannabis.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP).
• Trains and supervises research staff on the proper procedures for conducting a clinical trial per GCP.

• Prepares and submits all materials for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies as required by the protocol to ensure compliance in a timely fashion.

• Maintains accurate subject log, tracks expenses, submits appropriate documentation to Grant Administrator on a monthly basis for payment due for visits on all studies.

• Performs regular quality control assessments to ensure that clinical trial data is collected and stored per GCP.

• Organizes and maintains documentation of all patient data.

• Designs electronic capture databases, if appropriate, and manage all the data collected.

• May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received. 

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Master's Degree or above in related field required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Masters level degree or above in related field.

At least 5 years prior experience of academic program management development in higher education.

Familiarity with international medical education structures.

Previous budgetary management experience strongly preferred.  

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineerin