Clinical Research Supervisor - Cutaneous Oncology Program

Clinical Research Supervisor - Cutaneous Oncology Program

The Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Supervisor for the Cutaneous Oncology Program. Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager (CRM), the CRC Supervisor is tasked with managing and facilitating the day-to-day operations of their direct reports including training and supervising a team of three to six CRCs. The CRC Supervisor is responsible for training and evaluating CRC performance in executing studies, direct oversight of data collection and reporting, and implementation of protocols within the program that meet federal, state and institutional policies and guidelines.

The CRC Supervisor assists the CRM in resolving operational, workload, protocol implementation, and data collection issues. The candidate will be a proven team-player with project management skills and mindset and can consistently deliver results on a tight timeline. The CRC Supervisor will work with the CRM to develop standard operating procedures and is responsible for training and mentoring CRCs to coordinate studies per Good Clinical Practice, with the goal to achieve optimal efficiency and productivity without jeopardizing patient care and data integrity. The individual will be a team player and assist with projects and patient coverage.

In addition to supervising CRCs, the CRC Supervisor provides oversight for study activation and maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area.
• Clinical Trial Professional certification from a professional society within one year in position.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 1 year Lead / Supervisory / Manager experience.
• At least one year of experience in project / program coordination, preferably in clinical trials, either at UCSF or at another academic or research institution.
• Working knowledge of clinical or laboratory research, clinical trial recruitment, eligibility, protocol adherence, quality data submission and adverse event reporting.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research.
• Knowledgeable in the IRB requirements as well as FDA regulations for human subject safety.
• Experience working with sensitive populations, preferably with oncology patients.
• Knowledge of medical / oncology process and terminology; experience and knowledge of IRB policy and procedure; background in science / medicine preferably in hematology / oncology.
• NCI / CTEP requirements of clinical trials programs, especially in terms of reporting adverse events.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration.
• Highly organized and have the ability to prioritize projects to meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.
• Clear and concise communicator; good verbal and written communication skills; both.
• Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to : problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Effectively uses campus' clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.
• Able to sit and work at a computer for up to 8 hours / day; stand / walk for 3-6 hours; bend / stoop for up to 3 hours; reach for up to 3 hours; repetitive use of upper extremities for up to 8 hours; able to lift and / or carry 25 pounds; able to hear alarms, clients and / or instructions. Ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20 feet.