Director of Site Services

Sarah Cannon Research Institute

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About The Position

As the Director of Site Services, you are responsible for the overall clinical operations and development of Sarah Cannon oncology sites. This includes study operations, program development, and trial management. You will work closely with the administrative and physician leadership at the sites as well as the Sarah Cannon physician leaders. You will oversee the oncology Sites working closely with the Site Manager. You will problem solve clinical situations along with the Site staff and Site Manager as they arise. You will assist in developing and executing Sarah Cannon internal and external strategies. You will provide oversight, leadership and direction in the management of trials. You will provide operational oversight and direction to the execution of trials. You will assess quality of data and performance of clinical trials and develop action plans to address performance gaps. You will monitor patient accrual rates and implement action plans for sites with accrual issues. You will assess organizational processes associated with trial execution and identify ways to improve and streamline internal procedures. You will meet with strategic site’s administrators and physicians as needed to ensure contracted services are being provided by Program Development, Regulatory, Budgets/Contracts and QA staff. You will keep executive and management team abreast of issues, progress, and risks related to trial operations. You will develop, implement and evaluate programs to promote the recruitment, retention and continuing education of the non-oncology research staff. You will plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address clinical research issues. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of data/information, providing recommendations for corrective action when necessary. You will proactively handle standard of care issues or conflict of interest issues. You will assess and work with Sites to ensure compliance. You will assist in development and tracking of quarterly goals for each Site. You will work closely with monitors, sponsors and Sites to ensure quality study data. You will meet with physicians and administrators as needed to assess performance of site. You will monitor patient enrollment at sites through weekly reports. You will make visits to the oncology sites.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least three years of experience in oncology.
• At least three years of experience in a research setting.
• At least three years of management experience.
• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall clinical operations and development of Sarah Cannon oncology sites.
• Manage study operations, program development, and trial management.
• Work closely with administrative and physician leadership at the sites.
• Problem solve clinical situations with Site staff and Site Manager.
• Assist in developing and executing internal and external strategies.
• Provide oversight and direction in the management of trials.
• Assess quality of data and performance of clinical trials.
• Monitor patient accrual rates and implement action plans for sites with accrual issues.
• Assess organizational processes associated with trial execution.
• Meet with strategic site’s administrators and physicians as needed.
• Keep executive and management team informed of issues, progress, and risks.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programs for recruitment and retention of non-oncology research staff.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address clinical research issues.
• Ensure the integrity of data/information and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Handle standard of care issues or conflict of interest issues.
• Assess and work with Sites to ensure compliance.
• Assist in development and tracking of quarterly goals for each Site.
• Work closely with monitors, sponsors and Sites to ensure quality study data.
• Monitor patient enrollment at sites through weekly reports.
• Make visits to the oncology sites.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees