Department
BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Clinical Research - Solid Tumor
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Directs a program or research office.
- Conducts research in area of expertise.
- Collaborates with other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.
- Oversees the development of research projects.
- Ensures research projects progress according to plan.
- Investigates, modifies and applies new procedures, techniques, or applications of technology.
- Establishes goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines.
- Establishes, monitors, and controls project budgets.
- In collaboration with research faculty and personnel, participates as a skilled individual contributor and/or researcher.
- Prepares grant/funding applications.
- Manages financial, personnel, planning, compliance and other administrative aspects of research project(s).
- Oversees activities related to data collection and analysis.
- Coordinates the conduct of the study from screening to completion, including recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring protocol adherence.
- Protects patients and data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information.
- Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
- Understands the IRB submission and review process, and when and how to apply for IRB review including facilitation of study initiation through meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions.
- Understands the federal research regulations and identifies the federal research organizations’ role in regulating human research participation.
- Identifies and explains the responsibilities of principal investigators, research team members, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory authorities related to the conduct of a clinical trial.
- Supervises both researchers and research support staff.
- Plans and manages the protocol review process for all clinical trials which includes the receipt and coordination of protocols for review, committee meetings, and clinical research conferences.
- Advises the development of a formalized training program for both new and existing staff within the unit and any affiliates and/or partners. Monitors federal regulatory agency requirements related to clinical research training requirements and ensures training activities comply with requirements.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree.
Experience:
- Supervisory skills.
- Background in a leadership role.
Certifications:
- Research certification, such as Graham School Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance, SoCRA, ACRP.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficient in monitoring and auditing clinical research trials for compliance/billing accuracy, such as site monitoring, quality assurance, and creating monitoring plans.
- Working knowledge of managing research projects.
- Develop research program and work strategically with principal investigator(s).
- Lead robust operational and financial analysis of study(ies) and/or program performance.
- Read and understand clinical trials protocols.
- Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of grant and contract administration.
- Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
Preferred Competencies
- Develop a program and a team.
- Excellent time management skills and work independently.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Identify funding sources.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
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Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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Skills Required
- College or university degree in related field
- 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Master's degree
- Supervisory skills / leadership experience
- Research certification (e.g., Graham School Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance, SoCRA, ACRP)
- Proficiency in monitoring and auditing clinical research trials for compliance and billing accuracy
- Working knowledge of managing research projects and developing research programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures, IRB submission processes, and federal research regulations
- Knowledge of grant and contract administration
- Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
