Research Project Director - Cancer Center

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Research

Posted on April 26, 2024

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Research Project Director - Cancer Center

Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials
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Clinical Program Management

Position Title:
Research Project Director - Cancer Center

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Research Project Director will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics (HMCT) research program. Directs a variety of complex activities involved in the analysis, interpretation, and communication of the program study portfolio. Frequently leads communications with other research groups or programs. Serves as primary liaison and communicator to research program or sponsor. Leads and reports on efforts to manage program and obtain program funding.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education

Associate's degree OR an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education and work experience that equals 2 years.

Certifications:

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification eligible
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification eligible

Work Experience:

10 years related work experience.
Prior knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines and KUMC policies and practices.
Experience successfully leading research programs and projects.
Prior experience in demonstrating the ability to direct the use of measurement and reporting tools to successfully provide program or project status.
Experience in managing several project teams simultaneously.
Experience in effectively managing and competing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Business and financial acumen to develop budgets and manage program costs to budget.
Experience procuring program funding through directing grant writing, budget creation, and submission of grant requests to federal and foundation agencies.
Excellent communication skills; oral and written.
Strong organizational and presentation skills.

Job Duties Outlined:

Formulate and implement the short and long-range goals and objectives for the operation of the research program. Assure the goals and objectives are effectively met.
Direct and assure adequate skills of study team members who screen, schedule, consent, maintain subject/study level documentation, and collect adverse event information for participants in a variety of studies.
Serve as a resource for and provide training for others regarding preparation and conduct of study visits, creation of SOPs, and in implementing operational plans.
Evaluate processes to identify issues related to recruitment and retention rates, and implement innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention.
Lead development and negotiation of budgets and justifications for research program/proposals, employing strategies for long-term management of funds. Provide recommendations of allowable expenses based on financial guidelines.
Coordinate program activities with and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders including investigators, ancillary program officials, sponsors, and/or vendors.
Direct the creation, optimization and implementation of systems related to research specimens
Provide direction for preparation of study monitoring/audit visits and assure correction audit/monitor findings where appropriate.
Direct development of documents related to safety and security. Serve as an expert resource for development and implementation of RDSPs, DSMPs, and Conflict of Interest plans across multiple studies or study teams.
Direct development and implementation of departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Direct investigation and development of process improvement strategies to safeguard research participant safety and study compliance.
Assure employees in area of responsibility comply with all KUMC, regulatory and other appropriate policies and approved practices.
Assure employees in area of responsibility receive adequate training, performance feedback, direction, counseling and discipline as appropriate to their position and performance.
Report any potential deviations from policies or standard practices to the appropriate authority.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Documents:
Resume/CV AND Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$96,000.00 - $152,000.00
Minimum
$96,000.00
Midpoint
$124,000.00
Maximum
$152,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Project-Director---Cancer-Center_JR006984 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006984.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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