Associate Director Clinical Research

Overview

Florida Cancer Affiliates/Ocala Oncology is hiring a F/T, Supervisor Clinical Research for our Ocala office.

Exempt management position who are able to facilitate and run oncology clinical trials for a community oncology group that does pioneering work in phase 1 thru phase 3 studies in Florida. Supervises the clinical research staff members in accordance with USON SOP and ICH GCP guidelines. Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice.

Coaches and develops staff. Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards and identifies areas for improvement. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clinical research staff members in accordance with USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice. Coaches and develops staff. Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, assessing performance, recommending salary changes, and progressive discipline. Enforces adherence to company policies.
• Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards, metrics, and reports and identifies areas for improvement. Collaborates with site research leader (SRL), upper management, and staff in the implementation of action plans designed to improve practice research operations and quality assurance functions.
• Collaborates with the SRL, physicians of the practice, and other research management in the process of study selection for the research program.
• Collaborates with SRL and upper management on the development of research budgets, financial objectives, and accrual targets.
• May promote or market research program to the practice, community, and referring physicians. May coordinate research activities with other (non-USOR) bases or sponsors.

Qualifications

Starting salary 150K with bonus for the right candidate. Visa support can be provided. PhD or minimum Master Degree with experience in Clinical Studies and Pharma a big plus.

• Minimum Masters degree. PhD preferred with extensive Oncology/Drug Pharma Research experience.
• Personable, experienced, and able to work in a team; these qualities are important for this role.
• Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience or scientific related discipline required; preferably in oncology. Supervisory experience and experience in clinical research preferred.
• If required in the state of practice, current licensure as a registered nurse. Current BCLS or ACLS certification for nurses. SoCRA or ARCP certification preferred. Specialized Knowledge/Skills.
• Excellent communication skills, strong multitasking ability, strong interpersonal skills; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment. Knowledge of Windows, Excel, etc. Special knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, oncology, pharmacology, hematology as it relates to clinical trials.
• Working Conditions: Traditional office environment; ability to handle typical office/clinical duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.