LOCATION:

Pembroke Pines, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the VP, Oncology Service Line and under the guidance of the Memorial Cancer Institute (MCI) Chief Scientific Officer, supports the overall research mission of all cancer services including inpatient about outpatient sites for both Memorial Cancer Institute and Moffitt Malignant Hematology at Memorial research. Works to increase clinical trials offerings across all tumor sites, expand grant funding and maintain existing funding. Directs and oversees the financial, operational, staffing, regulatory and strategic goals for support of successful implementation and maintenance of ongoing cancer research activities. Enhances department-wide efficiencies, and promotes an informed and collaborative work environment for faculty and staff. Manages the daily operations of the cancer clinical research department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives and ensures compliance in the conduct of research across MCI and continuous research audit readiness.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Masters (Required)Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CRPC) - The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SCRA)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bending and Stooping = 0%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%

SHIFT:

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists is overseeing MCI’s clinical research daily activities, developing and implementing study protocol development and operational plans and ensuring that standard operating procedures are carried out in accordance with all federal and local standard operating procedures and ethical guidelines.
Responsible for academic and University research partner relationships and project management; participates in shared research projects and manages the MHS contribution and deliverables to these affiliate research initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, industry leaders, and funding agencies, to enhance research opportunities and apply for funding.
Develops and maintains relationships with external stake holders such as pharma companies, sponsors, and other collaborators (i.e. consortia) to ensure access to clinical trials and projects to develop strong research portfolios across all specialties; participates in shared research projects and manages the MCI contribution and deliverables to these affiliate research initiatives to enhance research opportunities and application for funding.
Direct Supervision of all MCI research related contracts managers and coordinators, IT systems personnel and other staff as assigned. Direct Supervision of direct reports of MCI clinical research program.
Oversees study protocol development and implementation within all departments and institutes within MCI. Liaison with local and central Institutional Review Boards, Human Resources, and Grants Administration.
Develops coverage analysis for budgets and ensures billing compliance. Provides compliance and data management oversight and completes routine reporting to local and federal agencies.
Completes grant writing and submissions and oversees study protocol development and implementation within all departments and institutes within MHS including the negotiation of all research related contracts with external organizations, funders and pharmaceutical companies; coordinates review of contracts and legal agreements for MCI.
Oversees all clinical research databases. Provides compliance and data management oversight and completes routine reporting to local and federal agencies and develops coverage analysis for budgets and ensures billing compliance.Develops specific research departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.