Assistant Director - Clinical Research

Job DetailsThe Clinical Trials Office (CTO) Assitant Director is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the CTO alongside the Sr. Director to collaborate and assist in the execution of CTO initiatives, manage day to day operations, assess staffing needs, complete administrative projects, and aid in MDG trial portfolio management and oversight. The incumbent will work closely with the members of the CTO as well as other Jefferson departments that impact SKCC clinical research. The candidate works alongside SKCC leadership to develop and execute CRO initiatives that align with the SKCC mission.

Job Description

· Assists in the management of day-to-day operations of the Clinical Trials Office including interaction with Sr. Director of CTO, CTO project management and other departmental leaders; oversees selected MDGs and supervises respective project managers within the MDG

· Provides clinical trial education and awareness efforts to better efficiency and enhance clinical research quality, safety and performance as it relates to the protocols managed within the CRO as well as with other entities at TJU and TJUH;

· Work closely with CRO staff and leadership to communicate MDG status, enrollment efforts and challenges.

· Manages SKCC initiatives to enhance the operations and logistics of the CRO;

· Participates in development, implementation and review of clinical trials;

· Identifies and collaborates with CRO and other Jefferson departments on clinical research process improvement initiatives;

· Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree health-related field required. Master’s Degree preferred

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION

SOCRA or ACRP preferred

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five years of experience in a Clinical Research setting (Academic clinical research and/or oncology environment preferred); Project management experience required working in clinical operations; Knowledge of data management software and CTMS systems.

Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub TypeRegular

Employee EntityThomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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