Manager, Research Projects – VICC Clinical Trials Office Quality and Education - Onsite/Hybrid in Nashville TN

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Organization:

VICC - Clinical Trials 40

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
The Mgr., Research Projects serves as project manager for clinical research studies, including but not limited to assisting in the development of clinical research study and recruitment goals; 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.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement the VICC Clinical Research Quality and Education program

• Conduct on-boarding education and training for all new and current VICC Clinical Trials staff
• Develop and implement a role-specific training program for all clinical research staff conducting cancer-relevant research
• Develop and maintain a robust portfolio of clinical research training and education materials including virtual learning modules, handbooks and reference guides and a dedicated website presence on vicc.org

Oversee and manage the VICC Clinical Trials Office Quality Assurance team

• Create and update study-specific eligibility forms for new studies and amendments
• Perform second review of patient-specific eligibility packets
• Support and guide CTO staff in conducting process improvement projects

Oversee and manage the VICC Clinical Trials Office Beacon Translator Team

• Assist Coordinating Center with protocol development related to drugs and assessments
• Initiate and oversee build of beacon plans for new studies and amendments
• Validate Beacon plans after build for new studies and amendments

Other duties as assigned

• Assist Coordinating Center with protocol development related to drugs and assessments
• Oversee and manage the VICC Clinical Trials Apprenticeship program
• Serve as the clinical research liaison with the VICC Cancer Research, Training and Education office

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We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. 

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• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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