Research Project Manager

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute (KCI) is a pioneer in personalized cancer treatment and research, led by Dr. Brian Druker, whose development of Gleevec transformed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from a fatal disease to a manageable one and proved that targeted therapies can work. The institute focuses on precision oncology, the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its caregivers, researchers, and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: we are bold, we are supportive, and we work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it. We'd love for you to join us! The Knight Cancer Trial Network (CTN) Program at OHSU provides support in quality assurance and quality control programs, regulatory support, membership registration, education, and training specific to trials opened under NCI's National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) and Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN). This Research Project Manager (CTN Project Manager) is responsible for overseeing, managing, completing, and/or delegating all activities related to ETCTN operations, including regulatory, trial coordination, quality assurance, membership, data activities, and more. 

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team — We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

Function/Duties of Position

This role involves establishing and updating formal processes that support all CTN clinical research. The CTN Project Manager functions as a liaison for NCI, NCTN, ETCTN, OHSU, KCI, investigators, and staff. The role will guide the initiation, planning, coordination, and execution of clinical trial projects and ensure adherence to regulatory policies, procedures, practices, and laws. The CTN Project Manager will be accountable for representing KCI and will promote CTN roles, responsibilities, and standards while embodying the guiding principles within all interactions.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experince:

• Master's in relevant field AND 3 year of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of Bachelor’s in relevant field in conjunction with training and experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• At least 5 years of clinical research specific experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) on Window OS. Ability to accurately type 60wpm
• Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experince:

• Master’s degree or Clinical Research Certificate
• Experience in oncology clinical research strongly preferred
• Experience with electronic data capture systems
• Experience presenting scientific information

Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the United States, based on your current citizenship, work authorization, or immigration status, for your application to be considered.

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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