University Staff
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Cancer Center
Job Title: Clinical Research Program Director
Position #: 00758283 – Requisition #: 37288

JOB SUMMARY:

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is seeking a full time Cancer Clinical Trials Office Program Director to provide leadership and oversight to oncology clinical trials operations focused on the Cancer Clinical Trials Office (CCTO). This work falls under the auspices of the Cancer Center’s Cancer Protocol and Data Management (CPDM) component. The CPDM provides coordination of the Cancer Center’s clinical research activities.
In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Clinical Research, CCTO Medical Director and other CU Cancer Center research leadership, this position will provide oversight and coordination for clinical trial activity conducted by the CCTO which conducts clinical trials on the Anschutz Medical Campus and Denver Metro area UCHealth sites and in partnership with regional UCHealth sites in Northern and Southern Colorado.
Examples of Work/Essential Duties:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) years of clinical research experience with extensive, diverse and progressive responsibilities, including direct responsibility for operations and /or organization management
• The six years must include at least 2 years’ pesonnel management experience in clinical research setting.
  Substitution: A combination of education and related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for the bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oncology clinical research experience
• Master’s degree in a health, science or business field
• Experience working in an academic institution
• Experience writing policies and procedures
• Experience with research budget and grant development for sponsored projects
• Experience with OnCore Clinical Trial Management System and e-regulatory software system
• Proven experience in strategic planning, business analysis, or related roles

• Collaborates with the CU Cancer Center Assistant Director of Finance in developing accurate projections of expenses, budgetary, and staffing needs and makes recommendations to CCTO management and the CCTO Medical Director as appropriate.
• Works with the CCTO managers and the CU Cancer Center Assistant Director of Clinical Research and Assistant Director of Finance to develop metrics to support resource allocation decisions and develop annual budget requests.