Manager, Research Projects - RN - Onsite Nashville TN

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Organization:

VICC- Clinical Trials 100

Job Summary:

The Manager, Research Projects RN serves as project manager for clinical research studies, including but not limited to assisting in the development of recruitment goals; participating in the clinical study budget development and negotiation process; supervising a team of clinical research staff, including nurses and coordinators; communication of performance expectations; conducting performance evaluations; and monitors qualify assurance standards, programs, and procedures within the team.

Preferred Experience:
1+ years of oncology research experience
Leadership experience
Clinical trials experience
Critical thinking skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the components of a clinical research project.

• Communicates and models values and mission.

• Establishes, supports, and promotes ownership of team/departmental goals. Works as a team to accomplish common departmental goals. Willingly accepts responsibility and performs expected and unexpected tasks. Willingly exerts extra effort when necessary to get the job done.

• Exhibits strong leadership skills. Applies key concepts of facilitative leadership. Delegates tasks as appropriate and follows up to assure completion.

• Effectively motivates team members. Listens and understands other team member's point of view. Considers suggestions from others. Creates and supports a climate of trust, openness and honest communication.

• Recognizes areas of responsibility and takes charge of them. Takes ownership of problems brought to their attention. Follows through from analysis to problem resolution. Takes responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.

• Ability to accept constructive criticism. Demonstrates a positive attitude in response to suggestions for improvement.

• Assigns and reviews work; effectively prioritizes tasks and work assignments.

• Delegates tasks as appropriate and follows up to assure completion.

• Encourages appreciation and respect in the workplace. Treats all team members as unique individuals with valuable resources and skills that enhance the team.

• Plans, organizes, and completes projects in an efficient manner.

• Leads team discussion to generate cost effective ideas.

• Designs, develops, and revises standards, utilizing community and national standards, research findings, and bench marking data, e.g. budgets, guidance documents, determination letters, etc.

• Define and achieve financial targets for the unit/area, consistent with the departmental financial plan

• Develop clinical study budgets and negotiate with sponsors as well as internal departments

• Report findings that occur as part of the audit process and incidental discoveries to the director/administrator for auditing, correction and/or educational purposes.

• Exercise judgment and prepare supporting or correcting documentation regarding Institutional and Federal billing policies.

• Ensure a safe, satisfying and enriching environment for employees and provides a qualified, competent staff

• Defines qualifications and performance expectations for staff positions and re-evaluates over time. Establishes objective scoring criteria to decrease bias during evaluation.

• Assesses the composition of the team and identifies potential deficiencies. Develops and communicates team goals providing appropriate follow-up to assure resolution.

• Creates an environment that encourages and supports self-development and learning through regular, immediate feedback. Thoroughly documents all conversations with teams to provide detail needed in future performance evaluations or counseling's.

• Assures that each staff member's ability is regularly assessed i